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John DeweyDemocracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1916A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Democracy and Education by John Dewey, first published in 1916, explores the necessary reforms in public education to foster a genuinely democratic society, positing democracy as mutual and equitable social relations. Dewey systematically defines educational concepts while connecting education with the self, society, and the physical world, emphasizing the importance of an integrated learning approach tailored to individual students' needs and interests.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Many reviewers appreciate John Dewey's Democracy and Education for its profound insights into the relationship between education and democratic society. His advocacy for experiential learning and critical thinking is widely praised. However, some critics find the text dense and challenging to navigate due to its academic prose. Overall, the book remains a seminal work in educational theory.
Who Should Read Democracy and Education?
Readers who enjoy John Dewey's Democracy and Education are typically educators, philosophers, and social scientists interested in the intersections of education, democracy, and social progress. Similar audiences might appreciate Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed or Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Emile, or On Education.
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18+yearsBook Details
Education
Philosophy
Politics / Government
Society: Education
Society: Politics & Government
Society: Community