John Dewey

John Dewey was an influential American philosopher known for his ideas on education, ethics, and aesthetics. In aesthetics, he emphasized experience and the importance of art in everyday life, viewing it as a way to engage with the world. In philosophy of science, Dewey promoted experimentalism, arguing that knowledge arises from practical problem-solving and social interactions. His approach to empiricism focused on observation and experience as the foundation for understanding. Overall, Dewey believed that learning is an active process shaped by our experiences, which can position us to better adapt and contribute to society.