Philosopher of science:John Dewey

Dec 26, 2012, 13:09 IST

John Dewey (October 20, 1859 – June 1, 1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist and educational reformer whose ideas have been influential in education and social reform.Dewey was an important early developer of the philosophy of pragmatism and one of the founders of functional psychology.

Born : October 20, 1859Burlington, Vermont
Died : June 1, 1952 (aged 92) New York
Era : 20th-century philosophy
Region : Western Philosophy
School :  Pragmatism
Main interests :  Philosophy of education, Epistemology, Journalism, Ethics
Notable ideas : Reflective Thinking,American Association of University Professors Inquiry into Moscow show trials about Trotsky Educational progressivism

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