Title

Revisiting Dewey’s “Democracy as a Cooperative Experiment” in Regards of Contemporary Social and Moral Life

Creator

Tran, Hien Mai

Abstract

This paper explores John Dewey’s vision of democracy and analyzes its applications in today’s world. As a pragmatist, Dewey employed a problem-oriented approach to social affairs, hence “democracy as a cooperative experiment”. His ideas to be discussed are the theory of inquiry, the notion of growth, and democracy as a way of living. Modern readings have attempted to revive his ideas for possible desirable effects on political affairs and individual self-development in this globalized world. I shall argue how the critical stance central to Dewey’s philosophy is useful in rethinking modern social ills and fostering global harmony amongst diverse groups.

Keywords

cooperative democracy

critical inquiry

social reformation

Subject

philosophy

Date Available

June 10, 2024

Type

Oral Presentation

Course

PH 3023 American Philosophy

Instructor

Patsioti, Ioanna

Session

Oral Presentations

Location

Art Center Auditorium

Event

Year 2024 | 8th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium