
The Essential John Dewey: 20+ Books in One Edition
Enriched edition. Critical Expositions on the Nature of Truth, Ethics & MoralityBy John DeweyLength88h 53m
About this audiobook
In "The Essential John Dewey: 20+ Books in One Edition," readers are presented with a comprehensive anthology of Dewey's seminal works, which encapsulate his profound insights into education, philosophy, and democracy. This collection showcases Dewey's pragmatic literary style, characterized by clarity, accessibility, and a deep engagement with the complexities of human experience. Such a diverse compilation allows for a rich exploration of Dewey's ideas on experience, inquiry, and the nature of democracy, contextualized within the vibrant intellectual climate of early 20th-century America, where pragmatism emerged as a critical philosophical movement. John Dewey (1859-1952), an eminent American philosopher and educator, was a pivotal figure in progressive education and a champion of the pragmatist tradition. His diverse experiences as a teacher, a psychologist, and a social reformer informed his belief in the necessity of experiential learning and the role of education in cultivating democratic citizens. Dewey's work was deeply influenced by his interactions with contemporaries, including William James and Charles Sanders Peirce, as well as his commitment to addressing social issues of his time. This invaluable collection is highly recommended for scholars, educators, and anyone interested in philosophy and social theory. It provides not only an introduction to Dewey's profound ideas but also a transformative understanding of the importance of active participation in democracy and the role of education as an instrument of social change.
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
Length88 hrs 53 mins
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Publish dateNov 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Philosophical Works
7German Philosophy and Politics (pt. 1)
8German Philosophy and Politics (pt. 2)
9Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 1)
10Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 2)
11Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 3)
12Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 4)
13Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 1)
14Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 2)
15Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 3)
16Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 4)
17Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 5)
18Studies in Logical Theory (pt. 6)
19Interpretation of Savage Mind
20Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 1)
21Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 2)
22Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 3)
23Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 4)
24Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 5)
25Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 6)
26Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 7)
27Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 8)
28Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 9)
29Ethics (with James Hayden Tufts) (pt. 10)
30The Problem of Values
31Soul and Body
32Logical Conditions of a Scientific Treatment of Morality
33The Evolutionary Method As Applied To Morality: Its Scientific Necessity & Its Significance for Conduct
34The Influence of Darwin on Philosophy
35Nature and Its Good: A conversation
36Intelligence and Morals
37The Experimental Theory of Knowledge
38The Intellectualist Criterion for Truth
39A Short Catechism Concerning Truth
40Beliefs and Existences
41Experience and Objective Idealism
42The Postulate of Immediate Empiricism
43"Consciousness" and Experience
44The Significance of the Problem of Knowledge
45Essays in Experimental Logic (pt. 1)
46Essays in Experimental Logic (pt. 2)
47Essays in Experimental Logic (pt. 3)
48Essays in Experimental Logic (pt. 4)
49Essays in Experimental Logic (pt. 5)
50Reconstruction in Philosophy (pt. 1)