#Dewey February 7
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This February 2025, several of us are participating in the 30-Day Philosophy Coach4aday Challenge. Each day, we choose a quote or concept from a philosopher, past or present, and share it with others. Participating in this activity is actually sharing wisdom with others. My philosopher choice today is JOHN DEWEY.
John Dewey was a philosopher that believed that education wasn’t just about filling minds with facts but about shaping how people think. He lobbied for a world where people would adapt, question, and grow. His ideas involved people experiencing the real world not just reading about it. Dewey is a co-founder of a movement called Pragmatism.
Philosophy 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines
- Identify your choice of philosopher, and, if necessary, offer up a brief bio on that individual.
- If you need help here is a link to some famous philosophers
- Provide the quote or concept that is attributed to this philosopher.
- If sharing with others use the #Coach4adayChallenge
February 7th Philosopher–John Dewey
One of Dewey’s signature works is titled Experience and Nature written in 1925. His writings constantly touched on the theme of having a society of engaged and inquiring minds.
Quote or Concept
Dewey has been classified as a philosopher but there is no denying he had a passion for education. Like previous philosophers I have chosen I spent lots of time reading various quotes attributed to him. There was a lot to choose from. Two stood out for me.
“If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.”
“Democracy has to be born anew every generation, and education is its midwife.”
John Dewey
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