Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on John Dewey
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The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on John Dewey is a scholarly, peer-reviewed article that provides an in-depth overview and analysis of Dewey’s life, major works, and central contributions to pragmatism, education, and social philosophy.
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John Dewey
John Dewey was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer known as a leading figure in pragmatism and progressive education.
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On the History of Modern Philosophy
On the History of Modern Philosophy is a series of late lectures by German idealist philosopher F. W. J. Schelling that critically surveys and interprets the development of modern philosophy from Descartes onward.
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Russell: Philosophical Essays
"Russell: Philosophical Essays" is a collection of key philosophical papers by Bertrand Russell, showcasing his influential work in logic, language, and analytic philosophy.
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“Two Dogmas of Empiricism”
“Two Dogmas of Empiricism” is a landmark philosophical essay that challenges the analytic–synthetic distinction and reductionism, reshaping 20th-century debates in epistemology and the philosophy of language.
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A History of Western Philosophy
A History of Western Philosophy is Bertrand Russell’s comprehensive survey of Western philosophical thought from the pre-Socratics to the early 20th century, combining exposition with critical commentary.
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Target entity: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on John Dewey Target entity description: The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on John Dewey is a scholarly, peer-reviewed article that provides an in-depth overview and analysis of Dewey’s life, major works, and central contributions to pragmatism, education, and social philosophy.
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A.
John Dewey
John Dewey was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer known as a leading figure in pragmatism and progressive education.
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B.
On the History of Modern Philosophy
On the History of Modern Philosophy is a series of late lectures by German idealist philosopher F. W. J. Schelling that critically surveys and interprets the development of modern philosophy from Descartes onward.
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C.
Russell: Philosophical Essays
"Russell: Philosophical Essays" is a collection of key philosophical papers by Bertrand Russell, showcasing his influential work in logic, language, and analytic philosophy.
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D.
“Two Dogmas of Empiricism”
“Two Dogmas of Empiricism” is a landmark philosophical essay that challenges the analytic–synthetic distinction and reductionism, reshaping 20th-century debates in epistemology and the philosophy of language.
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E.
A History of Western Philosophy
A History of Western Philosophy is Bertrand Russell’s comprehensive survey of Western philosophical thought from the pre-Socratics to the early 20th century, combining exposition with critical commentary.
- F. None of above. chosen
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peer-reviewed article ⓘ reference work entry ⓘ scholarly article ⓘ |
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American philosophy
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Dewey's aesthetics ⓘ Dewey's educational reforms ⓘ Dewey's ethics ⓘ Dewey's influence on pragmatism ⓘ Dewey's instrumentalism ⓘ Dewey's major works ⓘ Dewey's metaphysics ⓘ Dewey's naturalism ⓘ Dewey's political philosophy ⓘ Dewey's theory of democracy ⓘ Dewey's theory of experience ⓘ Dewey's theory of inquiry ⓘ history of 20th-century philosophy ⓘ philosophy of education ⓘ pragmatism ⓘ social philosophy ⓘ |
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Dewey's contributions to education
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Dewey's contributions to social and political thought ⓘ Dewey's intellectual development ⓘ Dewey's life ⓘ Dewey's main philosophical ideas ⓘ |
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analysis of central themes
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bibliography ⓘ biographical overview ⓘ discussion of major works ⓘ |
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general readers interested in John Dewey
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researchers in philosophy ⓘ students of philosophy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| peerReviewStatus | peer-reviewed ⓘ |
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bibliography of secondary literature on John Dewey
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bibliography of works by John Dewey ⓘ critical analysis of Dewey's philosophy ⓘ historical context for Dewey's work ⓘ |
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| publisher | Stanford University ⓘ |
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