Democracy and Education

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• Publisher: Sovereign
• Year: 2023
• eBook ISBN:
  9781787366909
• Edition: 0

A groundbreaking work that explores the fundamental relationship between education and democracy. In this influential book, Dewey presents his philosophy of education, emphasizing the importance of education in fostering democratic ideals and active participation in a democratic society. The book begins by highlighting the essential role of education in the development of individuals as active, engaged citizens. Dewey argues that education should not be seen as merely the acquisition of knowledge and skills but as a means to cultivate critical thinking, social intelligence, and ethical judgment. He advocates for an education that prepares individuals to participate actively in democratic processes and contribute to the betterment of society.

Table of contents

• Chapter One: Education as a Necessity of Life
• Chapter Two: Education as a Social Function
• Chapter Three: Education as Direction
• Chapter Four: Education as Growth
• Chapter Five: Preparation, Unfolding, and Formal Discipline
• Chapter Six: Education as Conservative and Progressive
• Chapter Seven: The Democratic Conception in Education
• Chapter Eight: Aims in Education
• Chapter Nine: Natural Development and Social Efficiency as Aims
• Chapter Ten: Interest and Discipline
• Chapter Eleven: Experience and Thinking
• Chapter Twelve: Thinking in Education
• Chapter Thirteen: The Nature of Method
• Chapter Fourteen: The Nature of Subject Matter
• Chapter Fifteen: Play and Work in the Curriculum
• Chapter Sixteen: The Significance of Geography and History
• Chapter Seventeen: Science in the Course of Study
• Chapter Eighteen: Educational Values
• Chapter Nineteen: Labor and Leisure
• Chapter Twenty: Intellectual and Practical Studies
• Chapter Twenty-one: Physical and Social Studies: Naturalism and Humanism
• Chapter Twenty-two: The Individual and the World
• Chapter Twenty-Three: Vocational Aspects of Education
• Chapter Twenty-four: Philosophy of Education
• Chapter Twenty-five: Theories of Knowledge
• Chapter Twenty-six: Theories of Morals