Author | : John Dewey |
File Size | : 52,8 Mb |
Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 31 May 2013 |
ISBN | : 9781473382800 |
Pages | : 562 pages |
Democracy and Education by John Dewey Book PDF Summary
This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive treatise on democracy and education, being an introduction to the 'philosophy of education'. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting expositions and thought-provoking assertions, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the role of education in society, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Education as a Necessity of Life'; 'Education as a Social Function'; 'Education as Direction'; 'Education as Growth'; 'Preparation, Unfolding, and Formal Discipline'; 'Education as Conservative and Progressive'; 'The Democratic Conception in Education'; 'Aims in Education', etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.