John Dewey's Human Nature and Conduct by Leonard J. Waks, And... - 9781009446396

Cambridge University Press

John Dewey's Human Nature and ConductA Centennial Handbook\nAuthor(s): Leonard J. Waks, Andrea R. English\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781009446396, 978-1009446396\nSynopsis\nThis handbook introduces Human Nature and Conduct, John Dewey's groundbreaking book about moral psychology and moral philosophy, to a new generation. In his classic work, Dewey redefined impulse, habit, and intelligence: not as isolated individual traits, but as socially conditioned factors shaping human thought and action. His ultimate insight is that growth is the only moral good, and that morality is, at its core, a matter of education. Featuring contributions by leading international scholars, this volume presents expert insights into Dewey's unique psychological framework and its far-reaching impact on moral philosophy and education. The book also tackles contemporary moral dilemmas, from environmental protection an.