John Dewey

John Dewey

philosopher United States

John Dewey was an influential American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer associated with pragmatism and functional psychology. Dewey was a prominent advocate for progressive education and democracy. He became involved in the investigation of Trotsky's political persecution, leading a commission that examined the Moscow Trials and the charges against Trotsky, aiming to bring a fair assessment of the accusations against him.

Born on Oct 20, 1859 (165 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
23,993
Power
1,073$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 38,005,238 23,993 $1,700,000 1,073$
Totals 1 38,005,238 23,993 $1,700,000 1,073$
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Honduras Honduras: John Dewey emphasized that education should be an active and meaningful experience connected to the student's real life. 8

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: ¿Por qué destrozaron la calidad educativa?

Honduras Honduras: Dewey emphasized progressive education and the importance of interaction with the environment in learning. 8

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Rousseau vs. Voltaire y la encrucijada actual

Colombia Colombia: John Dewey proposed critical thinking as a goal of good education in the early 20th century. 8

El Tiempo: Pensamiento grupal vs. pensamiento crítico

Denmark Denmark: John Dewey emphasized the educational value of living together in his writings. 9

Politiken: Stop med at udskamme os

Indonesia Indonesia: John Dewey believed that education should promote active participation in democratic life through reflective and contextual learning experiences. 8

Kompas: Pendidikan Tanpa Kompas

Guyana Guyana: John Dewey was a 20th-century American philosopher of education who emphasized the importance of education as a social continuity of life. 9

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