The Public and Its Problems 1st Edition

by John Dewey (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0804002541

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A classic in social and political philosophy. In his characteristic and provocative dialectic style, John Dewey clarifies the meaning and implications of such concepts as “the public,” “the state,” “government,” and “political democracy”; distinguishes his a posteriori reasoning from a priori reasoning which, he argues, permeates less meaningful discussions of basic concepts; and repeatedly demonstrates the interrelationships between fact and theory. As in his other writings, Dewey exhibits his strong faith in the potential of human intelligence to solve the public’s problems.

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John Dewey (1859–1952) was one of the United States’ most influential political philosophers, defenders of democracy, and social and educational reformers. His many works encompass psychology, educational theory, and philosophy.

Paperback: 242 pages
Publisher: Swallow Press; 1 edition (June 1954)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0804002541
ISBN-13: 978-0804002547
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
Average Customer Review: 19 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #150 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Political Science > Political Ideologies
- #276 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > Ideologies & Doctrines > Democracy

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Edwin B. Spievack

Democracy Lost

July 24, 2013

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Although written in 1927, this is a book that should be required reading for all public office holders and anyone interested in the fate of democracy. Dewey brilliantly explains how the failure of democracy, and of government generally, is not cured by more democracy: that without a community of shared interests apathy quickly overtakes the electorate with the realization that government fails to serve the vast majority of people. The government than falls prey to industrialized interests to preserve the wealth of a few and to assure the vast majority of people are used only as tools to protect those limited interests. What Dewey described in 1927 has become America's reality in 2013.

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Better then nothing I guess

August 27, 2017

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book shape was not as good as I expected from a reputable company. I would have spent more if I would have known

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Richard E. Morehouse

Dewey as timely and thoughtful

January 12, 2015

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Dewey always is on the mark. A think for his time and our time.

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August 16, 2016

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Ordered for daughter. She enjoyed it.

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March 13, 2013

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This is a very interesting take on citizenship from the wonderful John Dewey. His argument has some holes in it, but he has very strong arguments and perspectives on the American public.

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Carolyn Booth

came fast, clean copy, few marks. Thanks ...

November 22, 2015

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came fast ,clean copy, few marks. Thanks!

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February 2, 2015

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Excellent book

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April 22, 2013

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Extraordinary book by a key pragmatist. Important across social science disciplines for its approach and substantive case study in the classic debate with Lippmann.

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