John Dewey was een Amerikaanse filosoof en onderwijshervormer, erkend als een van de grondleggers van het pragmatisme. Zijn denken richtte zich op onderwijshervorming, waarbij hij leren door te doen promootte boven het leren uit het hoofd. Dewey geloofde dat ideeën beoordeeld moesten worden op basis van hun resultaten en vermeed vaste dogma's. Zijn werk heeft een diepgaande invloed gehad op de pedagogiek en sociale hervormingen.
John Dewey was America's greatest public philosopher. This book gathers the clearest and most powerful of Dewey's public writings and shows how they continue to speak to the challenges we face today.
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John Dewey’s Democracy and Education (1916) transformed how people around the world view the purposes of schooling. This edition makes Dewey’s ideas come alive for a new generation of readers.
Exploring the intersection of philosophy and politics, the text delves into the complex relationship between ideas and practical actions. It questions the belief in the power of thought to influence reality, suggesting that such a belief may be an illusion that leads to disillusionment. The author reflects on humanity's historical confidence in the efficacy of thought, particularly during times of limited control over nature. Additionally, it critiques the notion that nature operates with purpose, presenting a thought-provoking examination of human understanding and instinct.
John Dewey's influential philosophy centers on democracy as a fundamental ethical ideal, affecting politics, education, and communication. He emphasized the importance of schools and civil society as critical areas for reform, advocating for experimental intelligence and pluralism. Dewey's ideas significantly shaped educational practices and social reform in the early twentieth century, reflecting his commitment to fostering a democratic society. His work continues to resonate in discussions about the role of education in promoting democratic values.
The book presents a compelling exploration of philosophical origins through a historical lens, showcasing the enduring vigor of Dewey's lectures. It emphasizes his unique approach to philosophy, illustrating how historical context shapes philosophical thought. The work is recognized as a modern classic, highlighting its relevance and the insightful treatment of its central themes.
The 20th century has witnessed the blossoming of Western culture: new technology; communications & transportation systems; social, political, educational, agricultural & medical advances. But with these changes have come the strains & tensions of conflicting interests, desires & values within the community. John Dewey, one of America's most prolific writers of popular philosophy, believed that humankind could keep a firm hold on its destiny only if the critical intelligence of scientific method & its democratic counterpart were emphasized & promoted. Freedom of inquiry, tolerance of diverse ideas & opinions, cultural pluralism, free speech & a willingness to cooperate in pursuit of shared values & ideals would be the springboard for social development.
Experience and Educationis the best concise statement on education ever published by John Dewey
One of America's most prominent pedagogues discusses training students to think well. This educational classic covers inductive and deductive logic, concrete and abstract thinking, and many other aspects of thought training.
John Dewey was a significant figure in American philosophy, psychology, and educational reform, whose influential ideas shaped both education and social reform during the early twentieth century. Renowned for his contributions, he is recognized as one of the foremost American scholars of his time, impacting various fields with his progressive thoughts on learning and democracy.