Democracy and EducationThis antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive treatise on democracy and education, being an introduction to the 'philosophy of education'. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting expositions and thought-provoking assertions, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the role of education in society, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Education as a Necessity of Life'; 'Education as a Social Function'; 'Education as Direction'; 'Education as Growth'; 'Preparation, Unfolding, and Formal Discipline'; 'Education as Conservative and Progressive'; 'The Democratic Conception in Education'; 'Aims in Education', etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now complete with a new prefatory biography of the author. |
Contents
CHAPTER IV | |
CHAPTER VI | |
CHAPTER VII | |
CHAPTER VIII | |
CHAPTER IX | |
CHAPTER XIII | |
CHAPTER XIV | |
CHAPTER XVI | |
CHAPTER XVII | |
CHAPTER XVIII | |
CHAPTER XIX | |
CHAPTER XXI | |
CHAPTER XXII | |
CHAPTER X | |
CHAPTER XI | |
CHAPTER XII | |
CHAPTER XXIII | |
CHAPTER XXIV | |
CHAPTER XXV | |
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Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education John Dewey Limited preview - 1938 |
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