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John Dewey

Sidney Hook author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Prometheus Books

Published:1st Jun '95

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Sidney Hook, one of America's leading social philosophers, was a dedicated student and friend of John Dewey, one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. In this timeless volume, first published in 1939, Hook discusses the leading philosophical ideas of his mentor to highlight Dewey's central themes, their implications, and the relevance of his vision to the problems of American culture. Included in this intellectual biography are Dewey's thoughts on philosophy and culture; truth; logic and action; body, mind, and behavior; standards, ends, and means; the good society; education; art; human nature; and democracy.

"One of the clearest gatherings of John Dewey's central ideas." -- Books & Culture "Hook's biography is the finest short introduction to Dewey and his philosophy." -- Religious Humanism

ISBN: 9780879759858

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm

Weight: 454g

256 pages