John Dewey
Modern United States Pragmatism
Biography
American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. Leader of the progressive movement in U.S. education.
Life Dates
Born: October 20, 1859
Died: June 1, 1952
Notable Quotes
"We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience."
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."
"Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another."
"The good man is the man who, no matter how morally unworthy he has been, is moving to become better."
"Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination."