Reconstruction in Philosophy

by John Dewey

Publisher:

Henry Holt & Co.

, 1920

Overview

Reconstruction in Philosophy represents Dewey’s most programmatic application of pragmatic method to philosophy. He argues that philosophy itself must undergo “reconstruction,” one that no longer privileges metaphysics at the expense of an account of human flourishing. In place of the pursuit of absolutes and certainty sought by metaphysicians, Dewey proposes a “reconstructed” philosophy that focuses on human experience and the intelligent use of the thoughts and actions that comprise this process. The Logos edition presents the first edition of this work.

Product Details

• Title: Reconstruction in Philosophy
• Author: John Dewey
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co.
• Print Publication Date: 1920
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Philosophy
• Resource ID: LLS:RCNPHILDEWEY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:44:40Z

About John Dewey

John Dewey was the most famous teacher of philosophy in the early twentieth century, and he was known for his lifelong work to reform America’s educational system. Dewey was born in Burlington, Vermont, in 1859 to strict Calvinist parents. After graduating from the University of Vermont, Dewey taught high school and studied philosophy in his spare time. He finished his doctorate degree at Johns Hopkins University and continued to teach at various universities around the country, finally landing at Columbia University. While in New York, Dewey became involved in political groups and founded what would become the progressive education movement, which purported that students should learn to think for themselves to become active participants of a democratic society. He was also a founding member of the NAACP and the ACLU. At this time, Dewey was influenced by Karl Marx, and after traveling to different countries to study their educational systems, praised Soviet education and came under critical scrutiny in the United States. Dewey continued his political and philosophical efforts until his death in 1952.