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Meens, David E. – Educational Theory, 2016
In this essay, David Meens examines the viability of John Dewey's democratic educational project, as presented in "Democracy and Education," under present economic and political conditions. He begins by considering "Democracy and Education's" central themes in historical context, arguing that Dewey's proposal for democratic…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Democracy, Politics of Education, Neoliberalism
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Smith, P. L. – Educational Theory, 1979
The author examines the philosophical bases for the differing opinions of Russell and Bode as to the relative values of education geared toward individual development as opposed to those which concentrate on developing a sense of citizenship or social responsibility. (MJB)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Philosophy, Individual Development, Individualism
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Reitman, Sandford – Educational Theory, 1972
Harold Rugg of Teachers College, Columbia University, died in 1960. Author presents an analysis of his ideas about creativity" which only recently have become the concern of sociologists, psychologists and educators. (MB)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Curriculum, Democratic Values