John Dewey
1859 - 1952
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Biography
John Dewey (1859-1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer whose ideas have influenced various fields, including education, psychology, pragmatism, and social reform. Dewey believed in the importance of integrating education with experience and promoting democratic principles in schools. He emphasized the role of inquiry and problem-solving in learning, advocating for hands-on learning activities. Dewey's work laid the foundation for modern education theories and practices.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
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Failure is instructive. The person who really thinks learns quite as much from his failures as from his successes.
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Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination.
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Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.
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Skepticism and intellectual criticism are the attitude of doubt which is essential to the integrity of the mind.