In Dewey's Wake: Unfinished Work of Pragmatic Reconstruction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780791456309)

In a pluralistic tapestry of approaches, eminent Dewey scholars address his pragmatic philosophy and whether it should be reinterpreted, reconfigured, or "passed-by," so as to better deal with the problems posed by the twenty-first century. For some, Dewey's contextualism remains intact, requiring more to be amended than radically changed. For others, his work needs significant revision if he is to be relevant in the new millennium. Finally, there are those who argue that we should not be so quick to pass Dewey by, for he has much to offer that has still gone unnoticed or unappreciated. This rich narrative indicates both where the context has changed and what needs to be preserved and nurtured in Dewey as we advance into the future.

Author: William J. Gavin
ISBN-10: 0791456307
ISBN-13: 9780791456309
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Language: English
Published: 01/30/2003
Pages: 255
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.08h x 5.84w x 0.54d