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John Dewey

Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1916

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Essay Topics

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What are the essential features of an ideal public education in a democratic society, according to Dewey?

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Dewey focuses on the work of two 19th-century pedagogical reformers, Froebel and Herbart. Compare and contrast their theories. Why does Dewey consider them important?

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What is the relationship between Rousseau’s concept of nature and education? How does this relationship inform Dewey’s own concept of an ideal education?

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