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What was John Dewey's stance on public opinion in a democracy?

  • It's irrelevant

  • It should be suppressed

  • It should be fully formed

  • It's unpredictable

Answer

John Dewey believed in the importance of a fully formed public opinion in a democracy. He asserted that complete democracy was to be obtained not just by extending voting rights but also by ensuring that there exists a fully formed public opinion.
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