num_pages: 138
description: The 20th century has witnessed the blossoming of Western culture: new technology; communications &amp; transportation systems; social, political, educational, agricultural &amp; medical advances. But with these changes have come the strains &amp; tensions of conflicting interests, desires &amp; values within the community. John Dewey, one of America's most prolific writers of popular philosophy, believed that humankind could keep a firm hold on its destiny only if the critical intelligence of scientific method &amp; its democratic counterpart were emphasized &amp; promoted. Freedom of inquiry, tolerance of diverse ideas &amp; opinions, cultural pluralism, free speech &amp; a willingness to cooperate in pursuit of shared values &amp; ideals would be the springboard for social development.
language: English
title: Freedom and Culture
titlecomplete: Freedom and Culture (Great Books in Philosophy)
genres: Cultural, Education, Philosophy, Nonfiction, Politics
ratings_count: 150
publisher: Prometheus