John Dewey

John Dewey

Oct 20, 1859

John Dewey was born on October 20th, 1859 to Archibald Dewey and Lucina Artemisia Rich.

Education

Period: Sep 2, 1867 to Nov 2, 1884

1867 • Attended Burlington public school with his brother.
1874 • Graduated from high school at 15. Enrolled at University of Vermont.
1879 • Received his bachelor's degree at age 19 from University of Vermont.
1884 • Received a doctorate in Philosophy from John Hopkins University.

Family life

Nov 2, 1886

Met his wife Alice Chipman.

Writings

Period: Nov 4, 1887 to Nov 4, 1938

Wrote several books that ideas developed, such as "Art As An Experience" and "The Teacher and Society".

Teaching Career

Period: Nov 2, 1894 to Nov 2, 1904

1894 • Taught at University of Chicago, head of philosophy.
Started an experimental primary school at the University.
Taught there until 1904.

Teaching Career

Nov 2, 1904

• Left University of Chicago
• Joined the Ivy League.
• Became a professor of philosophy at Columbia University.

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Nov 2, 1919

Cofounded the New School for Social Research.

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Nov 3, 1920

He went to schools all over the world lecturing on educational reform.

Retirement

Nov 3, 1930

Retired from teaching.

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Nov 3, 1952

Died at age 92, on June 1st.

Resources

Nov 3, 2015

• www.iep.utm.edu/dewey/#H5
• www.biography.com/people/john-dewey-9273497#politics
• www.siue.edu Pictures
• www.iep.utm.edu/dewey
• www.educarepk.com/john-dewey-labratory-school-1859-1952.html
• ghettyimages.com
• umhistory.dc.umiche.edu