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John Dewey

Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1916

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Many reviewers appreciate John Dewey's Democracy and Education for its profound insights into the relationship between education and democratic society. His advocacy for experiential learning and critical thinking is widely praised. However, some critics find the text dense and challenging to navigate due to its academic prose. Overall, the book remains a seminal work in educational theory.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Democracy and Education?

Readers who enjoy John Dewey's Democracy and Education are typically educators, philosophers, and social scientists interested in the intersections of education, democracy, and social progress. Similar audiences might appreciate Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed or Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Emile, or On Education.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Education
Philosophy
Politics / Government
Themes
Society: Education
Society: Politics & Government
Society: Community
Genre
Education
Social Science
Philosophy