Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dewey, John, 1859-1952

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education" by John Dewey is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores the crucial relationship between democracy and education, emphasizing that education is not merely a means of individual development but a vital process for the continuity and progression of society itself. At the start of the book, Dewey discusses the foundational concept of education as an essential element of life, positing that education serves to bridge the gap between the immaturity of the young and the maturity of adults in society. He articulates that education is a mechanism of social continuity, facilitating the transmission of culture, beliefs, and skills necessary for the functioning of a community. Dewey argues that every individual is both a product of their environment and an active participant in it, shaping their experiences through interaction with others. This lays the groundwork for his exploration of how education shapes individuals in alignment with broader societal goals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Reed and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 47.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_and_Education

Release date is 1997-03-01