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The Birth of John
On October 20th 1859, John Dewey was born to a family of four boys by Archibald Sprague Dewey and Lucina Artemisia Rich Dewey in Burlington, Virginia. John Dewey followed in his older brother's footsteps and attended the University of Vermont. -
First Publication
John Dewey's first published book was "Psychology" and it was his attempt of a synthesis between idealism and experimental science. Dewey's book also expressed 'early commitment to Hegelian idealism' (Field, n.d.). The book also goes into detail about the method of psychology, introspection, and interpretation of self-consciousness. -Field, Richard. John Dewey in The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Northwest Missouri State University. Retrieved 29 August 2008. -
Functional Psychology
Dewey made his first vital contribution towards functional psychology development writing a paper that criticized reflex arcs in human anatomy. John Dewey had also became the organizing principle behind the Chicago School of Functional Psychology. -
Position on Education
Dewey has multiple books stating his beliefs on education and social reform. He continuously argued that education is a social and interactive process making the school system an institution through which social reform should take place. Dewey believed the purpose of education should revolve around the discovery of one's full potential and the ability to use those skills for the greater good. Video Link -
A Sabbatical to China
Dewey arrived to Shanghai on April 30, 1919 and was able to experience student protests throughout the streets due to Allies in Paris. Seeing these protests Dewey felt a need to stay in china for two years and spent his time writing articles for magazines on a monthly basis as well as giving lectures. John Dewey was hailed as "Second Confucius" and left a big impact due to forces for progressive education in China. -
The Death of John Dewey
John Dewey had contracted pneumonia and after a log and arduous battle died on June 1st, 1952 in his own home located in New York City. He was cremated the next day and left behind a family of a handful of children and his second wife Estelle Roberta Lowitz Grant.
