| Description |
vi, 337 pages ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"An East-West Center book." |
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Originally delivered in English. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Social and political philosophy: Function of theory -- Science and social philosophy -- Social conflict -- Social reform -- Criteria for judging systems of thought -- Communication and associated living -- Economics and social philosophy -- Classical individualism and free enterprise -- Socialism -- State -- Government -- Political liberalism -- Rights of individuals -- Nationalism and internationalism -- Authority of science -- Intellectual freedom -- pt. 2. A philosophy of education: Need for a philosophy of education -- Misuse of subject matter -- Work and play in education -- Creative dramatics and work -- Cultural heritage and social reconstruction -- Discipline for associated living -- Future and the present -- Development of modern science -- Science and the moral life -- Science and knowing -- Science and education -- Elementary and secondary education -- Geography and history -- Vocational education -- Moral education, the individual aspect -- Moral education, the social aspects -- Appendixes: Dewey's Message to the Chinese people -- John Dewey, additional lectures in China, 1919-1921. |
| Subject |
Philosophy.
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Philosophy. |
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Social sciences.
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Social sciences. |
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Education -- Philosophy.
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Education -- Philosophy. |
| ISBN |
0824802128 |
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9780824802127 |
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