
The Collected Works of John Dewey
Enriched edition. American School System, Theory of Educational, Philosophy, Psychological Works, Political Writings: 40 Titles in One VolumeBy John DeweyLength168h 58m
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The Collected Works of John Dewey is a monumental compilation that encapsulates the vast intellectual breadth and philosophical insights of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers. Spanning various themes such as education, democracy, and the interplay between experience and knowledge, these works evoke a pragmatic literary style that emphasizes the importance of human experience in shaping thought and action. Dewey's writings resonate within the modernist literary context, often reflecting the complexities of an evolving societal landscape through a lens that seeks to bring philosophical abstractions into practical application. John Dewey (1859-1952), an instrumental figure in the development of pragmatism and progressive education, was not only a philosopher but also a public intellectual guided by a commitment to social reform. His experiences as an educator and as a participant in the social issues of his times deeply informed his writings, making his views on education and democracy relevant not just philosophically, but also in practical terms for a society eager for change. For those seeking a comprehensive understanding of modern educational philosophy and democratic ideals, The Collected Works of John Dewey serves as an essential resource. It invites readers to engage with Dewey's transformative ideas and to consider their implications for contemporary society, making this collection an invaluable contribution to both scholars and general readers alike.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy
Length168 hrs 58 mins
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Publish dateDec 4, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
59A Short Catechism Concerning Truth
2Introduction
60Beliefs and Existences
3Author Biography
61Experience and Objective Idealism
4Historical Context
62The Postulate of Immediate Empiricism
5Synopsis (Selection)
63"Consciousness" and Experience
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6On Education
64The Significance of the Problem of Knowledge
7Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education (pt. 1)
65Essays in Experimental Logic (pt. 1)
8Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education (pt. 2)
66Essays in Experimental Logic (pt. 2)
9Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education (pt. 3)
67Essays in Experimental Logic (pt. 3)
10Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education (pt. 4)
68Essays in Experimental Logic (pt. 4)
11Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education (pt. 5)
69Essays in Experimental Logic (pt. 5)
12Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education (pt. 6)
70Reconstruction in Philosophy (pt. 1)
13Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education (pt. 7)
71Reconstruction in Philosophy (pt. 2)
14The Child and the Curriculum
72Reconstruction in Philosophy (pt. 3)
15The School and Society (pt. 1)
73Does Reality Possess Practical Character?
16The School and Society (pt. 2)
74On Psychology
17Schools Of To-morrow (pt. 1)
75Psychology and Social Practice
18Schools Of To-morrow (pt. 2)
76Psychological Doctrine and Philosophical Teaching
19Schools Of To-morrow (pt. 3)
77Psychology as Philosophic Method
20Schools Of To-morrow (pt. 4)
78The New Psychology
21The Schools of Utopia
79How We Think (pt. 1)
22Moral Principles in Education
80How We Think (pt. 2)
23Interest and Effort in Education
81How We Think (pt. 3)
24Health and Sex in Higher Education
82How We Think (pt. 4)
25My Pedagogic Creed
83The Reflex Arc Concept in Psychology
26On Philosophy
84The Psychology of Effort
27German Philosophy and Politics (pt. 1)
85Creative Intelligence: Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude et al. (pt. 1)
28German Philosophy and Politics (pt. 2)
86Creative Intelligence: Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude et al. (pt. 2)
29Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 1)
87Creative Intelligence: Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude et al. (pt. 3)
30Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 2)
88Creative Intelligence: Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude et al. (pt. 4)
31Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 3)
89Creative Intelligence: Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude et al. (pt. 5)
32Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 4)
90Creative Intelligence: Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude et al. (pt. 6)
33Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 1)
91The Ego as Cause
34Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 2)
92The Terms 'Conscious' and 'Consciousness'
35Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 3)
93On Some Current Conceptions of the term 'Self'
36Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 4)
94The Psychological Standpoint
37Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 5)
95The Theory of Emotion: Emotional Attitudes & the Significance of Emotions
38Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 6)
96The Psychology of Infant Language
39Interpretation of Savage Mind
97Knowledge and Speech Reaction
40Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 1)
98Human Nature and Conduct: An Introduction to Social Psychology (pt. 1)
41Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 2)
99Human Nature and Conduct: An Introduction to Social Psychology (pt. 2)
42Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 3)
100Human Nature and Conduct: An Introduction to Social Psychology (pt. 3)
43Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 4)
101Human Nature and Conduct: An Introduction to Social Psychology (pt. 4)
44Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 5)
102On Politics
45Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 6)
103China, Japan and the U.S.A: Present-day Conditions in the Far East and Their Bearing on the Washington Conference (pt. 1)
46Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 7)
104China, Japan and the U.S.A: Present-day Conditions in the Far East and Their Bearing on the Washington Conference (pt. 2)
47Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 8)
105Letters from China and Japan (pt. 1)
48Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 9)
106Letters from China and Japan (pt. 2)
49Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 10)
107Criticisms of John Dewey
50The Problem of Values
108The Chicago School by William James
51Soul and Body
109John Dewey's Logical Theory by Delton Thomas Howard (pt. 1)
52Logical Conditions of a Scientific Treatment of Morality
110John Dewey's Logical Theory by Delton Thomas Howard (pt. 2)
53The Evolutionary Method As Applied To Morality: Its Scientific Necessity & Its Significance for Conduct
111John Dewey's Logical Theory by Delton Thomas Howard (pt. 3)
54The Influence of Darwin on Philosophy
112The Pragmatic Theory of Truth as Developed by Peirce, James, and Dewey by Denton Loring Geyer (pt. 1)
55Nature and Its Good: A conversation
113The Pragmatic Theory of Truth as Developed by Peirce, James, and Dewey by Denton Loring Geyer (pt. 2)
56Intelligence and Morals
114Analysis
57The Experimental Theory of Knowledge
115Reflection
58The Intellectualist Criterion for Truth
116Memorable Quotes