NCJ Number
116399
Journal
Journal of Economic Issues Volume: 22 Issue: 4 Dated: (December 1988) Pages: 1213-1224
Date Published
1988
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This article explores Dewey's moral philosophy, focusing on his ethical and political theories to describe how individuals interact with one another in the creation of a human society.
Abstract
The interactions that constitute individual and societal growth include the give and take of participation and sharing. In Dewey's philosophy the end of political growth is the capacity of individuals to put aside specific differences of race or religion and focus on the fulfillment of their common humanity. When individuals contribute their intellectual efforts and work to create a society where all can participate and share, they are fulfilling the potential of their human nature. 44 footnotes.