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Provides a central role for Dewey's talk of education and how it fits into his overall philosophy.

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Author:   James Scott Johnston
Publisher:   State University of New York Press
Imprint:   State University of New York Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.476kg
ISBN:  

9780791467237

ISBN 10:   0791467236
Pages:   254
Publication Date:   20 April 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments I. INTRODUCTION II. INQUIRY AND SCIENCE Part One: A Short History of the Debate on Inquiry Part Two: The Present-Day Debate on Inquiry Part Three: Rereading Inquiry Part Four: Inquiry as Self-Correcting III. INQUIRY, EXPERIENCE, AND GROWTH Part One: A Short History of the Debate on Experience Part Two: The Present-Day Debate on Experience Part Three: Rereading Inquiry in Experience Part Four: Inquiry, Growth, and Education IV. INQUIRY, GROWTH, AND COMMUNITY Part One: A Short History of the Debate on Community Part Two: The Present-Day Debate on Community Part Three: Rereading Inquiry and Community Part Four: Inquiry as Growth through Community V. INQUIRY, GROWTH, COMMUNITY, AND DEMOCRACY Part One: A Short History of the Debate on Democracy Part Two: The Present-Day Debate on Democracy Part Three: Rereading Inquiry and Democracy Part Four: Educating Democracy Notes References Index

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Johnston's deft analysis of the charges advanced against Dewey by his many critics expands our understanding of the relation of his educational theories to his wider philosophical project.

""Johnston's deft analysis of the charges advanced against Dewey by his many critics expands our understanding of the relation of his educational theories to his wider philosophical project.""

Author Information

James Scott Johnston is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Education at Queen's University, Ontario.

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