when was john dewey born, and when did he die.
subjects of study. John Dewey, (born Oct. 20, 1859, Burlington, Vt., U.S.âdied June 1, 1952, New York, N.Y.), American philosopher and educator who was a founder of the philosophical movement known as pragmatism, a pioneer in functional psychology, and a leader of the progressive movement in education in the United States.