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What role did John Dewey believe workers should have in controlling their workplaces?
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John Dewey
John Dewey.
John Dewey believed that in a social democracy, it is essential for workers to have the right to participate directly in the control of the firms where they are employed.1
He viewed this participation as a critical feature of a democratic society, which he defined as a "mode of associated life" where individuals cooperate to solve common problems. By extending democratic principles into the workplace, Dewey sought to ensure that individuals could develop to their fullest potential, reflecting his broader philosophy that democracy should be an active, collaborative process in all spheres of life.12