This early work is John Dewey s 1908 treatise, Ethics . This comprehensive monograph on the concept of ethics will be of considerable utility to students of philosophy, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Definition and Method, Criterion of the Treatment, Typical Facts of Group Life, Kinship and Household Groups, The Kinship and Family Groups are also Economic and Industrial Units, The Kinship and Family Groups were Political Bodies, etc. John Dewey (1859 1952) was an influential American psychologist and philosopher. Many classic...

This early work is John Dewey s 1915 treatise, German Philosophy And Politics . Within it Dewey explores the work of Kant, Fichte, and Hegal, but focuses primarily on Kant and his ideas of duty. This fascinating volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in German history and philosophy, and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: German Philosophy: The Two Worlds, German Moral and Political Philosophy, and The Germanic Philosophy of History . John Dewey (1859 1952) was an American psychologist and philosopher. Many classic books such as this are...

This early work is John Dewey s 1922 treatise, Human nature and conduct; an introduction to social psychology . It is a fascinating and in-depth exploration of habit and its importance in the understanding of social psychology. This volume is highly recommended for students of psychology and sociology, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: The Place of Habit in Conduct, The Place of Impulse in Conduct, The Place of Intelligence in Conduct, and Conclusion . John Dewey (1859 1952) was an American psychologist and philosopher. Many classic...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This is E. M. Delafield s 1938 book, The British Character . Within this fantastic volume Delafield explores what it means to be English, and describes the various qualities and characteristics of English people. An interesting and enjoyable read, The British Character will appeal to anyone with an interest in English culture, and would make for a lovely addition to any collection. Edmee Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, nee de la Pasture (1890 1943) was a English author, most famous for writing Provincial Lady (1930). Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We...

A classic of World War I-era "experimental" education by the Columbia University Professor and philosopher, written in collaboration with his daughter -hailed at its publication in 1915 as "the most significant and informing study of educational conditions that has appeared in twenty years." The final chapter, "Democracy and Education," presaged Dewey's famous book of that name which appeared the following year. Illustrates (in Dewey's words) "What actually happens when schools start out to put into practice, each in its own way, some of the theories that have been pointed out as the soundest...

America's most renowned social philosopher John Dewey shines his powerful intellect on the serious public and cultural issues surrounding the place of the individual in a technologically advanced society. In this penetrating study, he addresses the fear that personal creative potential will be trampled by assembly-line monotony, political bureaucracy, and an industrialized culture of uniformity. Armed with his pragmatic approach and his belief in the power of critical intelligence, Dewey argues that individualism has in fact been offered a uniquely higher plane of technological development...

In this, one of Dewey's most accessible works, he surveys the history of liberal thought from John Locke to John Stuart Mill, in his search to find the core of liberalism for today's world. While liberals of all stripes have held to some very basic values-liberty, individuality, and the critical use of intelligence-earlier forms of liberalism restricted the state function to protecting its citizens while allowing free reign to socioeconomic forces. But, as society matures, so must liberalism as it reaches out to redefine itself in a world where government must play a role in creating an...

John Dewey was an American psychologist and philosopher. "How We Think" is the dissected process/analysis of thinking/thought. Professor Dewey divides this book into 3 parts - 'The Problem of Training Thought', ''Logical Consideration' and 'The Training of Thought'. He develops his thinking in a step by step process which flowers into a total comprehension of thinking. "Education and Experience" is by far the most concise and clear work by Dewey on education from every aspect possible. He lays out his thinking and philosophy on education in this magnificent writing. Teachers, administrators...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.