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John Dewey

American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer (1859–1952).

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John Dewey was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. Born on 20 October 1859 in Burlington, Dewey died on 1 June 1952 in New York City at the age of 92.

Positions held include President of the American Psychological Association (1899). Notable works include The School and Society, Democracy and Education and Experience and Education. Dewey studied at Johns Hopkins University and University of Vermont. Honours include Carus Lectures, doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris and Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

With a Wikipedia article in 110 languages, John Dewey is No. 3,039 in the People and Position Index.

Born
20 October 1859, Burlington
Died
1 June 1952, New York City (aged 92)
Country
United States
Known as
Philosopher, psychologist, pedagogue
Field
Science
Education
Johns Hopkins University, University of Vermont
Languages
English
Children
1
Wikipedia editions
110

Did you know

40

Was 40 when first president of the American Psychological Association (1899).

92

Lived to 92.

20 Oct

Shares a birthday with Arthur Rimbaud and Elfriede Jelinek.

9

One of 9 people in the Index born in Burlington, with Ted Bundy.

110

Has a Wikipedia article in 110 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. 1899President of the American Psychological Association

Connections

John Dewey
  • FatherCapt. Archibald Sprague Dewey
  • SpouseAlice Chipman Dewey
  • SpouseEstelle Roberta Lowitz Grant
  • SiblingDavis Rich Dewey
  • ChildEvelyn Dewey

Honours and works

Awards

  • Carus Lectures1925
  • Doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris1930
  • Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico1951

Notable works

  • The School and Society
  • Democracy and Education
  • Experience and Education
  • The Public and its Problems
  • Art as Experience

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q131805 (facts, CC0)
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