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The Essential Dewey: Pragmatism, education, democracy

The Essential Dewey: Pragmatism, education, democracy is a collection of key texts by John Dewey, a prominent philosopher and educational theorist. The book delves into Dewey's philosophical approach to pragmatism, emphasizing the importance of experience and practical application in understanding and improving the world. It also explores his ideas on education, advocating for a curriculum that integrates intellectual growth with social and practical skills. Furthermore, the book examines Dewey's contributions to democratic theory, highlighting the role of education in fostering informed and engaged citizens. The collection provides a comprehensive overview of Dewey's work and its enduring relevance in contemporary discussions on education, philosophy, and democracy. more

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John Dewey
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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“Men have gone on to build up vast intellectual schemes, philosophies, and theologies, to prove that ideals are not real as ideals but as antecedently existing actualities. They have failed to see that in converting moral realities into matters of intellectual assent they have evinced lack of moral faith.”

“Men live in a community in virtue of the things which they have in common; and communication is the way in which they come to possess things in common. What they must have in common in order to form a community or society are aims, beliefs, aspirations, knowledge - a common understanding - likemindedness as the sociologists say.”