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The primary ineluctable facts of the birth and death of each one of the constituent members in a social group determine the necessity of education. On one hand, there is the contrast between, the immaturity of the newborn members of the group, its future sole representatives - and the maturity of the adult members, who possess the knowledge and customs of the group. On the other hand, there is the necessity that these immature members be not merely...
2) How We Think
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"How We Think" by John Dewey is a groundbreaking exploration of the process of thinking and its role in education and problem-solving. In this influential work, Dewey delves into the nature of intelligence, inquiry, and reflective thought, offering valuable insights into how individuals can enhance their thinking abilities and engage in meaningful learning experiences. The book begins by challenging traditional notions of thinking as a passive, linear...
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Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited John Dewey collection.
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Books on Education
Democracy and Education
Child and the Curriculum
School and Society
Schools Of To-morrow
The Schools of Utopia
Moral Principles in Education
Interest and Effort in Education
Health and Sex in Higher Education
My Pedagogic Creed
Books on Philosophy
German Philosophy and Politics
Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding
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Though he did not coin the phrase "Progressive Education", American philosopher and psychologist, John Dewey, has historically been associated with this modern educational method. In these two works, "The School and Society" and "The Child and Curriculum", Dewey lays out his philosophies of pragmatism, educational reform, and his advocacy of democracy. In a time when education focused primarily on rote memorization and passive acquisition of knowledge,...
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This comprehensive A-to-Z resource covers the eminent philosopher's influential theories on education.
One of the most prominent American philosophers of the twentieth century, John Dewey was also a major proponent of educational reform. He wrote extensively on teaching and pedagogy in works such as The School and Society, The Child and the Curriculum, and Democracy and Education, among others.
Dictionary of Education is an authoritative reference...
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La democracia como forma de vida es una selección de quince textos escritos por John Dewey en distintas épocas (el primero de 1888, el último posterior a la Segunda Guerra Mundial), en los que el conocido filósofo pragmatista norteamericano reflexiona sobre la democracia desde distintas perspectivas y en múltiples formatos (discursos, conferencias, artículos de prensa, colaboraciones en obras colectivas, etc.). Incluye reflexiones sobre las...
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"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...
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A lost series of lectures on the history of philosophy, first delivered in China, now available in English for the first time.
This volume reconstructs a series of lectures delivered by John Dewey during his historic trip to China. Though Dewey's original notes were lost, Prof. Robert W. Clopton and Dr. Tsuin-Chen Ou were able to translate his works as they appeared in Chinese newspapers.
Beyond their historical significance, these lectures show Dewey...
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John Dewey was America's greatest public philosopher. A prolific and influential writer for both scholarly and general audiences, he stands out for the remarkable breadth of his contributions. Dewey was a founder of a distinctly American philosophical tradition, pragmatism, and he spoke out widely on the most important questions of his day. He was a progressive thinker whose deep commitment to democracy led him to courageous stances on issues such...
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