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John Dewey: Transforming Education for Democracy

John Dewey (1859–1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer whose groundbreaking ideas laid the foundation for modern progressive education. A central figure in the philosophy of pragmatism and instrumentalism, Dewey emphasized learning through experience, democratic participation, and critical inquiry as essential to both individual growth and a healthy society. He opposed rote memorization in favor of active, problem-based learning, believing schools should prepare students for engaged citizenship in a democratic world. Through his writings, institutional reforms—most notably founding the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools—and extensive public intellectual engagement, Dewey profoundly shaped educational theory, psychology (functionalism), democratic thought, and pedagogical practices worldwide.