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John Dewey

Democracy and Education

John Dewey

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English
Waking Lion Press
25 October 2025
Philosophy; Social & political philosophy; History of ideas; Educational strategies & policy
What is the purpose of education in a democratic society? In this landmark work, philosopher and educational reformer John Dewey argues that education is not merely preparation for life-it is life itself.

Dewey revolutionizes our understanding of learning by rejecting the notion that education means passively absorbing information or training for predetermined social roles. Instead, he envisions schools as laboratories of democracy, where students actively engage with ideas, collaborate on problems, and develop the habits of mind essential for participatory citizenship.

Drawing on philosophy, psychology, and social theory, Dewey demonstrates that genuine education and authentic democracy are inseparable. A flourishing democratic society requires citizens capable of critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and cooperative action-qualities that can only be cultivated through progressive, experience-based learning.

First published in 1916, Democracy and Education remains one of the most influential works in educational philosophy. Dewey's vision of schools as engines of social renewal and his argument for learning-by-doing continue to shape debates about the purpose and practice of education in democratic societies. Essential reading for educators, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the future of democracy itself.
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Imprint:   Waking Lion Press
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   658g
ISBN:   9781434105912
ISBN 10:   1434105911
Pages:   496
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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