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Democracy and Education
Book • 1916
John Dewey's "Democracy and Education" is a seminal work in educational philosophy, exploring the relationship between democracy and education.
Dewey argues that education should be a process of growth and development, fostering critical thinking and social responsibility.
He emphasizes the importance of experience and learning through active participation, rejecting traditional models that rely on rote memorization and passive reception.
The book advocates for a democratic approach to education, where students are empowered to shape their learning and contribute to their communities.
Dewey's ideas have had a profound and lasting impact on educational theory and practice worldwide.
Dewey argues that education should be a process of growth and development, fostering critical thinking and social responsibility.
He emphasizes the importance of experience and learning through active participation, rejecting traditional models that rely on rote memorization and passive reception.
The book advocates for a democratic approach to education, where students are empowered to shape their learning and contribute to their communities.
Dewey's ideas have had a profound and lasting impact on educational theory and practice worldwide.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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to reference Dewey's ideas on schools fostering critical thinking and democratic participation.

Anouk Zuurmond

Hoe scholen op bedrijven zijn gaan lijken (en waarom dat een slecht idee is)
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as Dewey's most famous book, written during his time at Columbia and central to his educational philosophy.

Natalia Rogach Alexander

Natalia Rogach Alexander, "Growing People: The Enduring Legacy of John Dewey" (Columbia UP, 2025)
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as one of the key figures in the pragmatist movement.


John Kaag

#576: A Treasure Trove of American Philosophy
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as another major work by Dewey relevant to his educational theories.


Mark Linsenmeyer

Episode 127: John Dewey on Experience and the World
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as Dewey's most famous book written while at Columbia, contextualizing her interest in his tradition.

Natalia Rogach Alexander

Natalia Rogach Alexander, "Growing People: The Enduring Legacy of John Dewey" (Columbia UP, 2025)
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to explain John Dewey’s view that effective teaching begins with emotional connection and care.


Vinson Cunningham

That Back-to-School Feeling
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to characterize a broad, civic-minded view of education beyond facts and skills.


Sheldon Solomon

The denial of death: A conversation with Sheldon Solomon
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through John Dewey’s argument that schools should reflect the societies in which students live.

Patricia Dickenson

Using AI? Keep Teachers in the Driver's Seat
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as one of Dewey's influential works linking education and democratic participation.

Paul Kurtz

Paul Kurtz - John Dewey and the Real Point of Inquiry
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as Dewey's most famous work and as central to his educational philosophy.

Natalia Rogach Alexander

Natalia Rogach Alexander, "Growing People: The Enduring Legacy of John Dewey" (Columbia UP, 2025)


