Some hundred years after John Dewey worked to illuminate what it means to educate and how public education serves as the bedrock of democracy, his seminal Democracy and Education speaks urgently not only to critical contemporary educational issues but to contemporary political issues as well. As mania for testing forces a steadily narrowing curriculum, Dewey explains why democracy cannot “flourish” if “the chief influences in selecting subject matter of instruction are utilitarian...

Based on John Dewey's lectures on esthetics, delivered as the first William James Lecturer at Harvard in 1932, Art as Experience has grown to be considered internationally as the most distinguished work ever written by an American on the formal structure and characteristic effects of all the arts: architecture, sculpture, painting, music, and literature.

"The Public and Its Problems" by John Dewey is a seminal work in political philosophy and social theory that explores the nature of democracy, the challenges it faces, and the role of the public in addressing societal problems. In this thought-provoking book, Dewey examines the relationship between democracy, individualism, and the collective responsibility of the public. Dewey begins by critiquing the traditional notion of the public as a mere aggregation of individual interests. He argue...

A classic in social and political philosophy. In his characteristic and provocative dialectic style, John Dewey clarifies the meaning and implications of such concepts as “the public,” “the state,” “government,” and “political democracy”; distinguishes his a posteriori reasoning from a priori reasoning which, he argues, permeates less meaningful discussions of basic concepts; and repeatedly demonstrates the interrelationships between fact and theory. As in his other writings, Dewey exhibit...

One of America’s foremost philosophers, John Dewey (1859-1952) fought for civil and academic freedom, founded the Progressive School movement, and steadfastly promoted a scientific approach to intellectual development.In In How We Think, Dewey shares his views on the educator’s role in training students to think well. Basing his assertions on the belief that knowledge is strictly relative to human interaction with the world, he considers the need for thought training, its use of...

The history of the Scottish nation has, unfortunately, been stained with many foul crimes, perpetrated either to serve personal ends and private ambition, or under the pretence of effecting the increased welfare of the people. These have given life to a large amount of literature, much of it from the pens of some of the most distinguished legal and antiquarian authors the country has produced, such as Arnot, Pitcairn, MacLaurin, Burton, and others. But of all the criminal events that have ...

John Dewey(1859 1952) was anAmerican philosopher, psychologistandeducational reformerwhose ideas have been influential in education and social reform. Dewey was an important early developer of the philosophy ofpragmatismand one of the founders offunctional psychology. He was a major representative ofprogressive educationandliberalism.In 1894 Dewey joined the newly foundedUniversity of Chicago(1894 1904) where he developed his belief in an empirically based theory of knowledge, becoming ass...

Written in 1927, *The Public and Its Problems* is John Dewey's defense of the democratic society in the post World War I era. Written largely as a response to Walter Lippmann's popular *Public Opinion* and *The Phantom Public*, Dewey wished to set out his view of the numerous challenges facing the political aspect of democracy, as well as potential remedies.Regarding the problems, Dewey actually agrees with Lippmann. "The Public," as defined by Dewey, has become confused to its pur...

In "Psychology and Social Practice," John Dewey examines the intricate connections between psychological theory and societal function, emphasizing the importance of pragmatism in understanding human behavior. This work is characterized by Dewey's signature clarity and accessible prose, merging rigorous intellectual inquiry with practical applications. He critiques traditional psychological approaches that detach individual experience from the social context, advocating for a progressive vi...

This antiquarian volume contains a fascinating and detailed treatise on experience and nature, written by John Dewey. This interesting and accessible text will greatly appeal to those with a keen interest in psychology and philosophy, and it is one not to be missed by collectors of such literature. The chapters of this book include: Experience and Philosophic Method; Existence as Precarious and as Stable; Nature, Ends and Histories; Nature, Means and Knowledge; Nature, Communication and Me...

John Dewey's "Ultimate Collection: 40+ Works on Psychology, Education, Philosophy & Politics" presents a comprehensive anthology of his influential writings that have shaped modern thought across multiple disciplines. This meticulously curated collection spans his groundbreaking ideas on experiential education, the role of democracy in education, and the intersection of psychology and philosophy. Dewey's literary style is characterized by clarity and practicality, making complex theories a...

Freedom and Culture is a timeless masterpiece by the renowned philosopher and educator, John Dewey. Delve into the profound insights of Dewey as he navigates the intricate relationship between individual freedom and its impact on shaping a vibrant and inclusive society.As a prominent figure in the realm of philosophy and education, John Dewey revolutionized our understanding of democracy, social progress, and the importan...