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Education As An Instrument For Peace And Democracy: Dewey's Perspective On The Rise Of Nationalism, Audrey Cohan Ed.D, Charles F. Howlett Ph.D.

Faculty Works: EDU (1995-2023)

This article examines Dewey’s views on the concept of nationalism and how it should be taught in schools. Dewey was the first major American philosopher to address the positive and negative factors associated with the term, which became increasingly used for political purposes during and after World War I. Four basic aspects are addressed in this analysis. First, the authors discuss several fundamental Deweyan propositions tied to peace and citizenship. As Dewey viewed it, education is an extension of democratic ethics and healthy community-building. Second, the authors explore Dewey’s goal for achieving world citizenship and lasting peace, which was based …