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
Was 40 when first president of the American Psychological Association (1899).
Lived to 92.
Shares a birthday with Arthur Rimbaud and Elfriede Jelinek.
One of 9 people in the Index born in Burlington, with Ted Bundy.
Has a Wikipedia article in 110 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1899President of the American Psychological Association
Connections
- 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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