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Democracy and Education | Philosophy of Education Audiobook | John Dewey Explained Part 1
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⭐ Catholic Star-Rated Review ★★★☆☆ (3/5 Catholic Stars) Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education by John Dewey is a foundational work in modern educational theory and progressive philosophy. Dewey presents education as a social process rooted in experience, democracy, and practical engagement rather than fixed moral or metaphysical truths. From a Catholic perspective, the audiobook is intellectually valuable but philosophically limited. While Dewey’s emphasis on community, formation through action, and social responsibility aligns in part with Catholic social teaching, his rejection of objective moral order and transcendental truth places the work outside the Catholic philosophical tradition. This audiobook is best approached as a critical study text, useful for educators, philosophers, and Catholic listeners seeking to understand the intellectual foundations of modern secular education—especially when contrasted with Thomistic, classical, or faith-based educational models. Recommended with discernment for serious students of philosophy and education.