Dewey and Education presents Dewey’s perspectives on moral psychology and development, human nature, and democratic community-building as they inform the influential philosopher’s deep commitment to educational reform. In this personal yet far-reaching account, Walter Feinberg relates Dewey’s work both to contemporary social and political affairs and to his own philosophical and political commitments. Written for scholars and students of the Philosophy of Education, Educational Policy Studies, and Political Theory, this book is indispensable as a guide to Dewey’s influence on democratic education.

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In this personal yet far-reaching account, Walter Feinberg relates Dewey’s work both to contemporary social and political affairs and to his own philosophical and political commitments. Written for scholars and students, this book is indispensable as a guide to Dewey’s influence on democratic education.

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Series Editors' Introduction Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Influences on Dewey and the Development of Pragmatism 3. Dewey’s Philosophy 4. Dewey on Education 5. Toward a New Progressive Educational Movement

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ISBN
9781138657717
Publisert
2018-06-05
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
460 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
160

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Biographical note

Walter Feinberg is the Charles Dun Hardie Professor Emeritus of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the John Dewey Society in 2014.