Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education
John Dewey
Jan 1923 · Macmillan
Ebook
434
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About this ebook
In this book, Dewey tries to criticize and expand on the educational philosophies of Rousseau and Plato. Dewey's ideas were seldom adopted in America's public schools, although a number of his prescriptions have been continually advocated by those who have had to teach in them.
In this book, Dewey tries to criticize and expand on the educational philosophies of Rousseau and Plato. Dewey's ideas were seldom adopted in America's public schools, although a number of his prescriptions have been continually advocated by those who have had to teach in them.
About the author
Educator John Dewey originated the experimentalism philosophy. A proponent of social change and education reform, he founded The New School for Social Research."If I were asked to name the most needed of all reforms in the spirit of education I should say: 'Cease conceiving of education as mere preparation for later life, and make of it the full meaning of the present life.'" John DeweyWas born October 20, 1859, in Burlington, Vermont. He taught at universities from 1884 to 1930. An academic philosopher and proponent of educational reform, in 1894 Dewey started an experimental elementary school. In 1919 he cofounded The New School for Social Research. Dewey published over 1,000 pieces of writings during his lifetime. He died June 1, 1952, in New York, New York.
Educator John Dewey originated the experimentalism philosophy. A proponent of social change and education reform, he founded The New School for Social Research."If I were asked to name the most needed of all reforms in the spirit of education I should say: 'Cease conceiving of education as mere p...
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