John Dewey

Focusing on John Dewey's exploration of human potential, the book delves into his philosophical influences, including Hegel, Emerson, and Darwin, alongside his personal experiences, especially with his wife, Alice. It examines Dewey's perspectives on education and politics amid contemporary societal challenges related to class, race, gender, and sexuality. The text engages with Dewey's ideas on aesthetics, ethics, and community, proposing a dialogue that encourages unlearning and deschooling through arts education. Ultimately, it seeks to redefine education as both free and rigorous in today's context.