Dewey: An American of This Century

By Stanley Walker

Book Overview

Dewey: An American of This Century is a biography of John Dewey, one of the most influential philosophers and educators of the 20th century. Written by Stanley Walker, the book explores Dewey's life, ideas, and impact on American society.The biography begins with Dewey's early life and education, including his studies at the University of Vermont and Johns Hopkins University. It then follows his career as a professor of philosophy at various universities, including the University of Chicago and Columbia University.Throughout the book, Walker explores Dewey's philosophical ideas, including his emphasis on experiential learning and his belief in the importance of democracy and social reform. He also discusses Dewey's involvement in various social and political movements, including the Progressive Era and the New Deal.The book concludes with an analysis of Dewey's legacy, including his influence on education, politics, and philosophy. Overall, Dewey: An American of This Century provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162765895
• ISBN13: 9781162765891
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"