Becoming John Dewey: Dilemmas of a Philosopher and Naturalist

As one of America's "public intellectuals," John Dewey was
engaged in a lifelong struggle to understand the human mind and the nature of human
inquiry. According to Thomas C. Dalton, the successful pursuit of this mission
demanded that Dewey become more than just a philosopher; it compelled him to become
thoroughly familiar with the theories and methods of physics, psychology, and
neurosciences, as well as become engaged in educational and social reform. Tapping
archival sources and Dewey's...