· 2015· Book chapter
Democracy and Education
- 10,950citations
- 2015year
Short summary
This 1916 classic by John Dewey explores the fundamental relationship between education and democratic society, questioning the purpose and process of formal schooling within this context.
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Key points
- Explores the intrinsic link between democratic principles and educational practices.
- Critically analyzes the purpose and processes of formal schooling.
- Examines the nature of knowledge and learning within a societal framework.
- Continues to shape contemporary educational philosophy.
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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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