Publisher's Synopsis
""John Dewey: The Reconstruction of the Democratic Life"" by Jerome Nathanson is a comprehensive study of the life and work of American philosopher and educator John Dewey. Nathanson explores Dewey's ideas on democracy, education, and social reform, and how they influenced American society in the 20th century. The book delves into Dewey's philosophy of pragmatism, which emphasized the importance of practical experience and experimentation in learning and problem-solving. Nathanson also examines Dewey's political activism, including his involvement in the Progressive movement and his advocacy for social justice and equality. Overall, ""John Dewey: The Reconstruction of the Democratic Life"" provides a thorough examination of Dewey's contributions to American intellectual and political history.This is a new release of the original 1951 edition.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.