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The Reflex Arc Concept in Psychology
John Dewey publishes his take on the Reflex Arc in the Psychological Review 3. He discusses the unity of the reflex arc compared to the discussion of it happening in separate steps of stimulus to response. His discussion assisted in bringing functionalist psychology into the swing of things. Dewey, John. “The Reflex Arc Concept in Psychology.” Psychological Review, vol. 3, 1896, pp. 357–370. -
My Pedagogic Creed
John Dewey publishes an essay which discusses his educational philosophy with emphasis on the importance of education, the responsibility of educational institutions, and his philosophy and methods of instruction to children. This work brought the discussion of pragmatism into the atmosphere. Dewey, John. “My Pedagogic Creed” School Journal, vol. 54, 1896, pp. 77–80. -
Democracy and Education
Dewey publishes his book Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education. He discusses that teacher and student learn from each other to create a unified learning environment as well as the relationship between a student's personal experience and the subject at hand to fully understand and learn the lesson. Dewey, John. Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education, Macmillan, 1916 -
Human Nature and Conduct: An Introduction to Social Psychology
John Dewey publishes another book, indulging in a discussion of the relationship between our social institutions and our own nature. He delves into topics on morality, our will and the social hierarchy while still highlighting the importance of pragmatism. Dewey, John. Human Nature and Conduct: An Introduction to Social Psychology, H. Holt, 1922 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3fm6wNzK70