Study Questions

  1. Why does Dewey think that we face a problem of valuation? What does he think is the solution to this problem? Do you find his view attractive?
  2. What is a value-expression, in Dewey’s view? How does he think we make such expressions? Do you find Dewey’s account plausible? Defend your answer.
  3. According to Dewey, what is the relation of “means” to “ends”? Do you agree with Dewey that it is absurd to value and end apart from the means by which it is to be attained. Why or why not?
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