Democracy and Education: an introduction to the philosophy of education

The Project Gutenberg EBook of Democracy and Education, by John Dewey This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Title: Democracy and Education Author: John Dewey Release Date: July 26, 2008 [EBook #852] Language: English Character set encoding: ASCII *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK DEMOCRACY AND EDUCATION *** Produced by David Reed, and David Widger DEMOCRACY AND EDUCATION by John Dewey Transcriber's Note: I have tried to make this the most accurate text possible but I am sure that there are still mistakes. I would like to dedicate this etext to my mother who was a elementary school teacher for more years than I can remember. Thanks. David Reed Contents Chapter One: Education as a Necessity of Life Summary. It is the very nature of life to strive to continue in being. Chapter Two: Education as a Social Function Summary. The development within the young of the attitudes Chapter Three: Education as Direction Summary. The natural or native impulses of the young do not agree Chapter Four: Education as Growth Summary. Power to grow depends upon need for others and plasticity. Chapter Five: Preparation, Unfolding, and Formal Discipline Summary.