John Dewey’s Progressive Education

John Dewey: Progressive Pedagogy (1859-1952)

His written work includes 37 volumes covering philosophical, social, psychological, and educational issues. Practical, moral, and civic commitment permeates a vital career devoted to social reform in education. He showed that it is possible to reconcile theoretical and research work with a playful and open practice.

Pragmatism: Key Concepts

Pragmatism is located within American philosophy (an alternative to German philosophy). It is characterized by a dynamic

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Marxist Education: Concept of Man & Pedagogy

Educational Implications of Marxist Socialism: A New Philosophy of Human Being. A Pedagogy of Work. General Characteristics of His Teaching.

The Concept of Man

A Being of Nature

From nature comes the high point of man in a dialectic of evolution from matter, when all the forces of life converge to give that great leap to consciousness. Value originates with nature, without any reason for exaltation of nature and naturalism. Marx gives a more economical account of action on nature, transforming it to

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Sepoy Mutiny: Causes, Results & 1858 Act Changes

Key Causes of the Sepoy Mutiny Outbreak

Four main causes for the outbreak of the Sepoy Mutiny are:

  1. Political Cause

    The reactionary policies of Lord Dalhousie caused widespread dissatisfaction among the people.

  2. Economic Cause

    The removal of the Mughal Emperor’s name from the East India Company’s coins in 1835.

  3. Social Cause

    Unrest among the royalty and common people caused by the previous century of British rule.

  4. Religious Cause

    Replacing the official Persian language with English in the administration.

Important

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Habermas and Arendt on the Public Sphere

Habermas on the Public Sphere

In one of his earliest writings, Habermas defines the concept of “public opinion” in relation to the “public sphere.” By “public sphere,” he means an area of our social life in which public opinion can be formed. Entry is open to all citizens. Citizens behave as a public when they gather freely, without pressure, and with the guarantee of being able to express and freely publish their opinions about opportunities for acting in the general interest. For a large audience,

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Key Figures in the History of Socialism and Economics

Key Figures in Socialism and Economics

Utopian socialist Robert Owen (1771-1858) is considered the father of cooperativism. He defended the possibility of developing an alternative economic system based on cooperation. His approach sought to replace the capitalist system with a more just one to avoid the problems that plagued Britain.

Karl Heinrich Marx (1818-1883) was a German philosopher, historian, sociologist, economist, writer, and socialist thinker. He is considered the father and theorist of

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Key Actors in Global Governance and International Relations

Understanding Global Governance

The decline of nation-states has arguably given rise to three forms of governance:

  • Governance without government: Many matters are managed within nation-states without the direct involvement of state governments. Locales and regions within nation-states may manage themselves.
  • Governance through public policy networks: This involves governance by various international institutions, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), and private sector organizations.
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