The Sources of a Science of Education (The Kappa Delta Pi Lecture Series)

‘The Sources of a Science of Education’ was written by John Dewey, an influential educationalist, philosopher and psychologist. Dewey was chiefly concerned with schooling and civil society; a strong advocate of democracy, he argued that true political freedom could only be attained through a fully formed public opinion – not just voting rights. With this in mind, Dewey set up his own system of schooling, the pragmatics of which are detailed in this book. His educational system was focused on combining concept with practical application, attempting to lessen the gap between educational theory and its execution in reality. This text contains an author biography, briefly detailing Dewey’s life, as well as thematic chapters. The issue Dewey tackles include ‘Education as a Science’, ‘the insufficiency of borrowed techniques in teaching’ and ‘Laws vs. Rules.’ It is essential reading for anyone interest in didactic theory, philosophy and adolescent education.