The Public and Its Problems

"The Public and Its Problems" is a seminal work of political philosophy by John Dewey, exploring the viability of democracy in an increasingly complex and technological world. Dewey examines the relationship between the state and the community, investigating how a "public" is formed and how it can effectively identify and address its shared interests. He argues that the primary challenge of modern governance is the disconnect between the technical complexities of statecraft and the lived ex...