John Dewey

John Dewey (October 20, 1859 – June 1, 1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer, whose thought has been greatly influential in the United States and around the world. He is recognized as one of the founders of the philosophical school of Pragmatism (along with Charles Sanders Peirce and William James), a pioneer in functional psychology, and a leading representative of the progressive movement in U.S. education during the first half of the 20th century.

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October 20 - 1859 - June 1 - 1952 - American - Philosopher - Psychologist - Educational reformer - Pragmatism - Charles Sanders Peirce - William James

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Dewey was born in Burlington, Vermont of modest family origins. He received his PhD from the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences at Johns Hopkins University in 1884. From 1904, he was professor of philosophy at Columbia University.

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Burlington, Vermont - Johns Hopkins University - 1884 - 1904 - Columbia University

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