Inquiry and Education: John Dewey and the Quest for Democracy

by James Scott Johnston

Book Overview

Inquiry and Education offers a lucid and challenging interpretation of John Dewey, his critics, and his supporters. Thematically organized, the book focuses on four of Dewey's preeminent concerns--inquiry, growth, community, and democracy--and their close association with formal education. This book fills a void in the literature on Dewey by providing the first critical exploration of the philosopher's talk of education and how this fits into his...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0791467236
• ISBN13: 9780791467237
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.0"