Democracy and Education
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education
Abstract
First published in 1916, this classic continues to influence contemporary educational thought. Considered one of the great American philosophers, Dewey grapples with the nature of knowledge and learning as well as formal education's place, purpose, and process within a democratic society.
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Dewey, J. (1916). Democracy and Education.
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About this Edition1. Education as a Necessity of Life 2. Education as a Social Function 3. Education as Direction 4. Education as Growth 5. Preparation, Unfolding, and Formal Discipline 6. Education as Conservative and Progressive 7. The Democratic Conception in Education 8. Aims in Education 9. Natural Development and Social Efficiency as Aims 10. Interest and Discipline 11. Experience and Thinking 12. Thinking in Education 13. The Nature of Method 14. The Nature of Subject Matter 15. Play and Work in the Curriculum 16. The Significance of Geography and History 17. Science in the Course of Study 18. Educational Values 19. Labor and Leisure 20. Intellectual and Practical Studies 21. Physical and Social Studies22. The Individual and the World 23. Vocational Aspects of Education 24. Philosophy of Education25. Theories of Knowledge 26. Theories of Morals Index of Topics
John Dewey
John Dewey was an American philosopher and educational reformer. He is most well-known for his contributions to the philosophy of pragmatism and his attempts to enact educational approaches and create educational institutions that espoused democratic ideals.