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“Even dogs and horses have their actions modified by association with human beings; they form different habits because human beings are concerned with what they do.”

Quote by John Dewey

Book:Democracy and Education: Top American Authors

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Democracy and Education: Top American Authors

Democracy and Education: Top American Authors is a scholarly compilation that delves into the intersection of democracy and education. The book examines how leading American authors have shaped the discourse on education within a democratic framework, highlighting their perspectives on the importance of education for fostering a democratic society. It includes analyses of various educational theories and practices as presented by these authors, providing a comprehensive view of the evolution of educational thought in the United States. 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

“The activity of the immature human being is simply played upon to secure habits which are useful. He is trained like an animal rather than educated like a human being. His instincts remain attached to their original objects of pain or pleasure. But to get happiness or to avoid the pain of failure he has to act in a way agreeable to others.”

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Book:The Middle Works of John Dewey, 1899-1924, Volume 9: 1916, Democracy and Education

Source: The Middle Works of John Dewey, 1899-1924, Volume 9: 1916, Democracy and Education

“A tribe, let us say, is warlike. The successes for which it strives, the achievements upon which it sets store, are connected with fighting and victory.”

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Book:Democracy And Education

Source: Democracy And Education

“The importance of language in gaining knowledge is doubtless the chief cause of the common notion that knowledge may be passed directly from one to another. It almost seems as if all we have to do to convey an idea into the mind of another is to convey a sound into his ear. Thus imparting knowledge gets assimilated to a purely physical process.”

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Book:Democracy And Education

Source: Democracy And Education