Humanizing education: Dewey's concepts of a democratic society and purpose in education revisited

Studies in Philosophy and Education 11 (1):89-92 (1991)
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Humanizing education in a democratic society requires an adequate conception of democratic life. Dewey's ideal of a society with free interaction among groups and extensive sharing of interests provides such a vision. His idea of purposing, as a key ingredient in meaningful learning, thought and action, also gives depth to the concept of education in democracy.

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Experience and education.John Dewey - 1938 - West Lafayette, Ind.: Kappa Delta Pi.
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