“It science involves an intelligent and persistent endeavor to revise current beliefs so as to weed out what is erroneous, to add to their accuracy, and, above all, to give them such shape that the dependencies of the various facts upon one another may be as obvious as possible.”
Quote by John Dewey
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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
Author
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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