John Dewey's Educational Philosophy in International Perspective : A New Democracy for the Twenty-First Century

__John Dewey’s Educational Philosophy in International Perspective__ brings together eleven experts from around the globe to examine the international legacy of the famous philosopher. Placing special emphasis on Dewey’s theories of education, Larry A. Hickman and Giuseppe Spadafora have gathered some of the world’s most noted scholars of educational philosophy to present a thorough exploration of Dewey’s enduring relevance and potential as a tool for change in twenty-first-century political and social institutions. This collection offers close examinations of the global impact of Dewey’s philosophies, both in his time and our own. Included are discussions of his reception as a much-respected yet criticized philosopher among European Catholics both before and after World War I; the utilization of his pragmatic theories in Italian education and the continuing quest to reinterpret them; his emergence as a source of inspiration to new democracies in Central and Eastern Europe; and his recently renewed popularity in the Hispanic world, particularly in South America and Spain. In addition, authors delve into Dewey’s notion of democracy as a personal way of life and his views on the important ties between education and the democratic state. Also discussed are Dewey’s philosophies regarding school and society, including the understanding of educational trends as reflections of their social context; the contrast between his methods of applying intelligence to ethical problems and the theory of orthodox utilitarianism; responses to criticisms of Dewey’s controversial belief that the sciences can be applied directly to educational practices; and incisive queries into how he would have responded to the crucial role the Internet now plays in primary and secondary education. This well-rounded volume provides international insight into Dewey’s philosophies and contains a wealth of information never before published in English, resulting in an indispensable resource for anyone interested in John Dewey and his lasting role in education around the world. **Contributors** Viviana Burza Franco Cambi Giorgio Chiosso Jim Garrison Jaime Nubiola Hilary Putnam Ruth Anna Putnam Giuseppe Spadafora Emil Višnovský Leonard J. Waks Krystyna Wilkoszewska

John Dewey’s Educational Philosophy in International Perspective brings together eleven experts from around the globe to examine the international legacy of the famous philosopher. Placing special emphasis on Dewey’s theories of education, Larry A. Hickman and Giuseppe Spadafora have gathered some of the world’s most noted scholars of educational philosophy to present a thorough exploration of Dewey’s enduring relevance and potential as a tool for change in twenty-first-century political and social institutions.

This collection offers close examinations of the global impact of Dewey’s philosophies, both in his time and our own. Included are discussions of his reception as a much-respected yet criticized philosopher among European Catholics both before and after World War I; the utilization of his pragmatic theories in Italian education and the continuing quest to reinterpret them; his emergence as a source of inspiration to new democracies in Central and Eastern Europe; and his recently renewed popularity in the Hispanic world, particularly in South America and Spain. In addition, authors delve into Dewey’s notion of democracy as a personal way of life and his views on the important ties between education and the democratic state.

Also discussed are Dewey’s philosophies regarding school and society, including the understanding of educational trends as reflections of their social context; the contrast between his methods of applying intelligence to ethical problems and the theory of orthodox utilitarianism; responses to criticisms of Dewey’s controversial belief that the sciences can be applied directly to educational practices; and incisive queries into how he would have responded to the crucial role the Internet now plays in primary and secondary education.
          This well-rounded volume provides international insight into Dewey’s philosophies and contains a wealth of information never before published in English, resulting in an indispensable resource for anyone interested in John Dewey and his lasting role in education around the world.

 

Contributors

Viviana Burza

Franco Cambi

Giorgio Chiosso

Jim Garrison

Jaime Nubiola

Hilary Putnam

Ruth Anna Putnam

Giuseppe Spadafora

Emil ViÅ¡novskÃ1⁄2

Leonard J. Waks

Krystyna Wilkoszewska

Preface 8 Introduction 12 Part One: Education as a Way of Life 16 1. Dewey’s Central Insight 18 2. Dewey and the Education of Eros 33 3. Democracy as a Way of Life 47 4. The Problem of a Science of Education in John Dewey’s Thought 59 5. Political-Pedagogical Itineraries in Dewey’s Thought (before and after the New Deal) 70 6. John Dewey and Progressive Education, 1900–2000: The School and Society Revisited 81 Part Two: The Reception of Dewey’s Ideas in Europe and Latin America 96 7. John Dewey and Pragmatism in Central Europe (the Case of the Former Czecho-Slovakia) 98 8. Reception of John Dewey’s Philosophy in Poland 128 9. Dewey in the Italian Elementary School 143 10. Dewey’s Influence in Spain and Latin America 154 11. Dewey and European Catholic Pedagogy 170 Contributors 182 Index 186 This title examines the influence of American philosopher John Dewey (1859-1952). 11 experts examine his work, placing special emphasis on his influence in education in Italy, Central and Eastern Europe and in Spain and South America. His views on the ties between education and the democratic state and school and society are also examined Examines the global influence of philosopher John Dewey. This book offers an exploration of Dewey's enduring relevance and potential as a tool for change in twenty-first-century political and social institutions. It is suitable for those interested in John Dewey and his lasting role in education around the world.