Democracy and Education

Democracy and Education is a seminal work in the field of education written by the American philosopher and educational reformer, John Dewey. The book explores the relationship between democracy and education, arguing that education is not only essential for the development of individual skills and knowledge, but also for the creation of a democratic society.Dewey’s central thesis is that education should be focused on the development of critical thinking skills and the ability to participate in democratic processes. He argues that traditional education, which emphasizes rote learning and memorization, is not effective in preparing students for democratic citizenship.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section explores the nature of education and its relationship to democracy. The second section focuses on the role of the teacher in promoting democratic values and practices. The final section examines the relationship between education and social change.Throughout the book, Dewey emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and the need for education to be relevant to the lives of students. He also argues that education should be a continuous process that extends beyond the classroom and into the community.First published in 1916, Democracy and Education remains a classic work in the field of education and a foundational text for progressive educational theory. It continues to be widely read and studied by educators, philosophers, and social theorists.It is not true there is no common interest in such an organization between governed and governors. The authorities in command must make some appeal to the native activities of the subjects, must call some of their powers into play. Talleyrand said that a government could do everything with bayonets except sit on them. This cynical declaration is at least a recognition that the bond of union is not merely one of coercive force.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.