The Collected Works of John Dewey (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. American School System, Theory of Educational, Philosophy, Psychological Works, Political Writings: 40 Titles in One VolumeBy John Dewey
Length168h 45m
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The Collected Works of John Dewey gathers the full range of a thinker whose prose moves between philosophical argument, educational theory, social criticism, psychology, logic, ethics, and democratic political reflection. Across early, middle, and later writings, Dewey develops pragmatism as a philosophy of experience: ideas are instruments tested in lived inquiry rather than fixed abstractions. The style is patient, analytic, and reformist, situated within American intellectual life from post-Hegelian idealism to progressive democracy and modern experimental science. John Dewey (1859–1952) was one of the central figures of American pragmatism, alongside Charles Sanders Peirce and William James, and a decisive influence on modern educational thought. His work as a philosopher, teacher, public intellectual, and reformer shaped his conviction that schools, institutions, and habits of thought must serve democratic growth. His long career, spanning dramatic social, scientific, and political change, explains the breadth and urgency of these writings. This collection is indispensable for readers seeking more than isolated excerpts from Dewey's thought. Philosophers, educators, historians, and political theorists will find in it a sustained effort to connect inquiry with action, intelligence with democracy, and learning with social renewal.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to 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.
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Publish dateDec 21, 2023
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Table of contents
1The Collected Works of John Dewey (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6On Education
7Chapter One: Education as a Necessity of Life
8Chapter Two: Education as a Social Function
9Chapter Three: Education as Direction
10Chapter Four: Education as Growth
11Chapter Five: Preparation, Unfolding, and Formal Discipline
12Chapter Six: Education as Conservative and Progressive
13Chapter Seven: The Democratic Conception in Education
14Chapter Eight: Aims in Education
15Chapter Nine: Natural Development and Social Efficiency as Aims
16Chapter Ten: Interest and Discipline
17Chapter Eleven: Experience and Thinking
18Chapter Twelve: Thinking in Education
19Chapter Thirteen: The Nature of Method
20Chapter Fourteen: The Nature of Subject Matter
21Chapter Fifteen: Play and Work in the Curriculum
22Chapter Sixteen: The Significance of Geography and History
23Chapter Seventeen: Science in the Course of Study
24Chapter Eighteen: Educational Values
25Chapter Nineteen: Labor and Leisure
26Chapter Twenty: Intellectual and Practical Studies
27Chapter Twenty-one: Physical and Social Studies: Naturalism and Humanism
28Chapter Twenty-two: The Individual and the World
29Chapter Twenty-Three: Vocational Aspects of Education
30Chapter Twenty-four: Philosophy of Education
31Chapter Twenty-five: Theories of Knowledge
32Chapter Twenty-six: Theories of Morals
33The Child and the Curriculum
34The School and Society (pt. 1)
35The School and Society (pt. 2)
36Schools Of To-morrow (pt. 1)
37Schools Of To-morrow (pt. 2)
38Schools Of To-morrow (pt. 3)
39The Schools of Utopia
40Moral Principles in Education
41Interest and Effort in Education
42Health and Sex in Higher Education
43My Pedagogic Creed
44On Philosophy
45German Philosophy and Politics (pt. 1)
46German Philosophy and Politics (pt. 2)
47Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 1)
48Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 2)
49Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 3)
50Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition (pt. 4)
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