The Public and Its Problems - Softcover

Dewey, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0804002541 ISBN 13: 9780804002547

Publisher: Swallow Press, 1954

Synopsis

A classic in social and political philosophy. In his characteristic and provocative dialectic style, John Dewey clarifies the meaning and implications of such concepts as “the public,” “the state,” “government,” and “political democracy”; distinguishes his a posteriori reasoning from a priori reasoning which, he argues, permeates less meaningful discussions of basic concepts; and repeatedly demonstrates the interrelationships between fact and theory. As in his other writings, Dewey exhibits his strong faith in the potential of human intelligence to solve the public’s problems.

About this title

About the Author:

John Dewey (1859–1952) was one of the United States’ most influential political philosophers, defenders of democracy, and social and educational reformers. His many works encompass psychology, educational theory, and philosophy.

Review:

“The definitive edition of John Dewey’s most enduring work on politics. Melvin Rogers has performed the admirable task of crafting a beautifully lucid introduction and an exhaustive annotation of the text. Students and scholars of Dewey will be in Rogers’s debt for many years to come.”—Ian Shapiro, Yale University

“The introduction and annotations are sophisticated, illuminating, elegant, and accessible. Masterfully situating Dewey in his historical context, Rogers persuasively shows that The Public and Its Problems remains a radically democratic book. This is the best edition available of Dewey’s most important political philosophical work.”—Jack Turner, University of Washington, author of Awakening to Race: Individualism and Social Consciousness in America

About this edition

• Publisher: Swallow Press
• Publication date: 1954
• ISBN 10: 0804002541
• ISBN 13: 9780804002547
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 242