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“Even in a savage tribe, the achievements of adults are far beyond what the immature members would be capable of if left to themselves. With the growth of civilization, the gap between the original capacities of the immature and the standards and customs of the elders increases.”

Quote by John Dewey

Book:Democracy and Education - An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education

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Democracy and Education - An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education

This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of education, emphasizing the role of democracy in shaping educational environments and methodologies. It examines the relationship between democratic ideals and the development of knowledge and character in learners. more

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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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Book:Democracy And Education

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Source: Democracy And Education

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Source: Democracy And Education

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Book:Democracy and Education - An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education

Source: Democracy and Education - An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education

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Book:Democracy And Education

Source: Democracy And Education

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Book:Democracy And Education

Source: Democracy And Education

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Book:Democracy and Education - An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education

Source: Democracy and Education - An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education

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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