Giuseppe Spadafora
University of Calabria
Larry Hickman’s interpretation of Dewey is a point of reference for the Pragmatist Theory. The reversal of the Aristotelian classification between Theory, Practice and Poiesis, considering this last concept the heart of Deweyan Philosophy has been fundamental. According to this idea I will try to analyze some aspects of Dewey’s book The Sources of a Science of Education of 1929.
In particular, considering the variations of the second edition of Experience and Nature of 1929, I will endeavour to focus on the meaning of science of education as expression of the Deweyan scientific concept of philosophy, so as to analyze the meaning of the teacher as investigator and the importance of this idea to define a new model of Curriculum for the contemporary inclusive school.
In conclusion I will propose the Deweyan idea of a techno-scientific way to change with education the possible development of democracy.