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John Dewey | Biography

Proponent of Educational Reform and Philosophy

John Dewey was a prominent educational reformer and philosopher known for advocating experiential learning and social reform.


Who is John Dewey?

John Dewey was a prominent American philosopher and educational reformer, whose work significantly influenced the fields of education and philosophy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Born in 1859 in Burlington, Vermont, Dewey excelled in academics, earning a degree from the University of Vermont. His teaching career began shortly thereafter, with roles at various universities including the University of Michigan and Columbia University. As the head of the philosophy department at the University of Chicago, he advocated for a progressive approach to education that emphasized learning through experience, which was fundamental to his philosophy of instrumentalism.

Dewey co-founded the University Elementary School in 1894, aimed at experimenting with his educa Dewey, John - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy CONI