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professor of philosphy
became professor at University of minnesota -
head of philosphy department
became head of philosphy department of chicago -
the reflex arc concept in psychology
this was used to help people change the way they think of science and become more creative in their thinking. He is known for publishing over 1000 works of philosphy during his many teaching jobs at various colleges. -
professor at columbia
left chicago to join ivy leage at columbia as professor of philosphy -
pragmitism
nice description of pragmitism one of johns biggest accomplishments -
philosphers contributions
he was a forfather of education reform. He believed in learning through doing using a more creative approach in teaching. His main point was to learn about the present and not focus so much on the past. His ideas were largely centered on the human experience and viewed ideas as a tool to help further the human experience.