Exactly what I needed. Dewey, John keeps it practical without fluff. Took notes while reading.
Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education
by Dewey, John
- Language
- en
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- EPUB & PDF
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- 398 KB
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Experience one of the most influential works in American educational philosophy with John Dewey's Democracy and Education. Dewey argues that schooling should not be a passive transmission of knowledge but an active process of inquiry and experience. For him, education is not preparation for life—it is life itself, and the classroom is where democratic habits are forged.\n\nThis foundational text challenges the passive model of schooling and proposes an education system that cultivates critical thinking and community engagement. Whether you are an educator, a student of philosophy, or a concerned citizen, Dewey's insights offer a profound framework for understanding how education shapes democracy. Read the full text in EPUB format and engage with one of the 20th century's most important contributions to educational theory.
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Reviews (5)
Bought this on a whim and ended up highlighting half the book. Highly recommend. Will check out more titles soon.
One of the best Philosophy downloads I've bought this year. Clean file, easy to read on my tablet. Perfect commute read.
Bought the PDF + EPUB combo vibe — file worked. Content is worth keeping. Read on Kindle.
I re-read chapter 3 twice. That alone made the $2.99 worth it. Star rating reflects the content, not the store.