The Moral Writings of John Dewey

Download or read book The Moral Writings of John Dewey written by James Gouinlock and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2009-12-02 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Dewey (1859-1952), renowned educator and philosopher, has been called the national philosopher of American civilization. James Gouinlock''s superb collection of Dewey''s writings presents the many aspects of Dewey''s ethical thought. With this collection, students and scholars alike will more readily acknowledge Dewey''s substantial contribution to our understanding of the moral life.The selections are grouped according to topic, including: "The Nature of Moral Philosophy"; "Man, Nature, and Society"; "Value and Nature"; "Human Nature and Value"; "Value and Intelligence"; "Moral Language"; and "Social Intelligence and Democracy".