Dewey’s Social Philosophy [electronic resource] : Democracy as Education /
Shook, J.author.
Dewey is known for education theories to promote democracy, but what is democracy for? His philosophy advanced democracy as education itself, reaching higher levels of social intelligence. Praising community or promoting rights doesn't get to the heart of Dewey's vision, which seeks everyone's good in a social life that is intelligently lived.
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; 1 What are Democracy and Education for?; 2 Pragmatism, Learning, and Democracy; 3 The Ethical Justification for Democracy; 4 Equal Opportunity, Education, and Democracy; 5 Moral Education, Justice, and Punishment; 6 Democracy, Religion, and Ethical Progress; Notes; Index
Includes index.
Dewey is known for education theories to promote democracy, but what is democracy for? His philosophy advanced democracy as education itself, reaching higher levels of social intelligence. Praising community or promoting rights doesn't get to the heart of Dewey's vision, which seeks everyone's good in a social life that is intelligently lived.
Dewey, John, 1859-1952
Philosophy and social sciences.
Political philosophy.
Social sciences—Philosophy.
World politics.
Democracy.
Philosophy of the Social Sciences.
Philosophy of Education.
Political Philosophy.
Social Philosophy.
Political History.
Democracy.