“To have an idea of a thing is not just to get certain sensations from it. It is to be able to respond to the thing in view of its place in an inclusive scheme of action; it is to foresee the drift and probable consequence of the action of the thing upon us and of our action upon it.”
Quote by John Dewey
Work
The Middle Works of John Dewey, 1899-1924, Volume 9: 1916, Democracy and Education
The Middle Works of John Dewey, Volume 9, is a collection of essays and lectures by the influential philosopher and educator John Dewey. This particular volume, published in 1916, delves into the intersection of democracy and education, exploring the role of education in fostering democratic values and practices. Dewey's writings in this volume reflect his commitment to progressive education and his belief in the transformative power of education for individual and societal development. more
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John Dewey
John Dewey was an American philosopher and educator, born on October 20, 1859, and died on June 1, 1952. He was a leading figure in the philosophy of pragmatism and had a profound impact on 20th-century education, philosophy, and the social sciences. more
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