Philip B. Moore, author of John Dewey: Prophet of an Educated Democracy
Philip B. Moore, author of John Dewey: Prophet of an Educated Democracy
In partnership with Radnor Historical Society
Wednesday, 4/9/25
6:30pm
Winsor Room
In honor of National Library Week, join us to consider the ideas of John Dewey, an American philosopher who celebrated the exercise of intelligence in the practice of democracy.
Why do some historical Americans become such a clear brand like Edison, Ford or Teddy Roosevelt, bringing up clear ideas for people of invention, efficiency or bravado?
With John Dewey –this is not so.
Philip B. Moore is the author of a new book on American philosopher, John Dewey. Moore tells the story of this pioneer of pragmatism, whose thinking was born out of a specific historical context, in the wake of the Civil War, and in response to the rapid changes of industrialization. For Dewey, pragmatism was the philosophy of democracy. A writer of many books and articles, Dewey lived a long time (1859-1952) interacting with a variety of historical figures like William James, Jane Addams, Frida Kahlo and Dr. Albert Barnes.
John Dewey and Albert Barnes had an intense, intellectual and personal relationship, and once traveled to Europe together in the 1930’s to look at art.
Dr. Philip B. Moore is a local author and an assistant professor at Gratz College. Moore teaches courses in creativity, leadership, and the history of education.
Radnor Historical Society is our co-sponsor. Books will be available for purchase.
- Date:
- Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Winsor Room
- Library:
- Radnor Memorial Library
- Audience:
- Adults New Adult Seniors Teens
- Categories:
- Author Events History Lectures National Library Week
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