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Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education

Name: Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education
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Author: John Dewey

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Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education, by John Dewey. A freely-licensed classic (Project Gutenberg), reformatted for the Smithbook reader. Subjects: Education. Buy it once and read on any device. No subscription required.

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Chapter Two: Education as a Social Function Chapter Three: Education as Direction Chapter Four: Education as Growth Chapter Five: Preparation, Unfolding, and Formal Discipline Chapter Six: Education as Conservative and Progressive Chapter Seven: The Democratic Conception in Education Chapter Eight: Aims in Education Chapter Nine: Natural Development and Social Efficiency as Aims Chapter Ten: Interest and Discipline Chapter Eleven: Experience and Thinking Chapter Twelve: Thinking in Education Cha

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Title: Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education
Author: John Dewey
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United States, 1859–1952. Philosopher and education reformer.

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