Freedom and Culture - Couverture souple

Dewey, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0879755601 ISBN 13 : 9780879755607

Editeur : G38-Prometheus, 1989

Synopsis

The twentieth century has witnessed the blossoming of Western culture: new technology; communications and transportation systems; social, political, educational, agricultural, and medical advances. But with these changes have come the strains and tensions of conflicting interests, desires, and values within the community. John Dewey, one of America's most prolific writers of popular philosophy, believed that humankind could keep a firm hold on its destiny only if the critical intelligence of scientific method and its democratic counterpart were emphasized and promoted. Freedom of inquiry, tolerance of diverse ideas and opinions, cultural pluralism, free speech, and a willingness to cooperate in pursuit of shared values and ideals would be the springboard for social development.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John Dewey (1859-1952) authored more than two dozen books and scores of articles in both scholarly and popular publications. He rightly deserves the title of America's foremost philosopher and his work will influence intellectuals throughout the world for many years to come.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: G38-Prometheus
• Date d'édition: 1989
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0879755601
• ISBN 13: 9780879755607
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 138
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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