Schools and John Dewey's Pragmatism: A Comparison.

Davis, Wanda

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Publication Date: 1989

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Schools and John Dewey's Pragmatism: A Comparison.

Davis, Wanda

Religion & Public Education, v16 n2 p287-94 Spr-Sum 1989

Observes the proliferation of fundamentalist Christian schools in the United States and describes their philosophy on schooling as educational preparation for a life of service to God and separation from the world. Considers some educational implications of this philosophy, and compares them with the Pragmatic philosophy of John Dewey. (DB)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Parochial Schools, Religious Cultural Groups, Religious Differences, Religious Education, Religious Organizations

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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