Democracy and Education (Classic Reprint): An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education - Softcover

Dewey, John Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144004497X ISBN 13: 9781440044977

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Education is the life-long work of renewing our society.

This opening section argues that living beings stay alive by turning surroundings into their own uses, and that education is the social process that keeps life going across generations. It frames education as a fundamental bridge between individual growth and collective continuity, shaping how fresh minds are initiated into shared beliefs, skills, and practices.

The book outlines how education arises from the needs of life itself, grows through social environments, and guides human development. It positions schooling as a special environment that connects personal development with the broader goals of community and culture, emphasizing the ongoing role of inquiry, experience, and thoughtful reflection in learning.

• Explains why education is essential to both individual life and social continuity
• Describes how environments and community shape what and how we learn
• Introduces the idea that growth comes from active engagement with the world
• Touches on how science, experience, and method influence education

Ideal for readers seeking a foundational view of how education connects personal growth with the life of society.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 144004497X
• ISBN 13: 9781440044977
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 452
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