John Dewey and William E.B. Du Bois are the 20th century philosophers that imparted unique contributions to education and the American society as a whole. John Dewey (1859-1952) and Du Bois (1868-1967) grew up in a time that the U.S progressed from a predominantly rural and agricultural economy to an industrial and technological society. Also, they lived the changes brought by Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Cold War with Soviet Union. Dewey progressive philosophy was to embedded school in the society and not isolate from it. Dubois vision was to create a strong and well educated African American Society. Therefore, both worked and study hard to see their vision fulfilled.
John Dewey was born in Burlington, Vermont in 1859. Being raised in a small community and influenced by his mother, Dewey …show more content…
He believed that African American should chase a higher education and not just a technical education. In addition, by writing articles in the journal Crisis, he increased the African American consciousness of their rights, social situation, educational programs, and to battle to legally end racial segregation. Moreover, he wanted that all African American kids to have the best elementary and secondary education, so they could be prepared at the same level as the white student for higher education. Throughout his life Du Bois fought for civil rights and minority educational equality.
Analyzing and comparing Dewey and Du Bois lives, I realized that both men have the same goal with different purpose. Both fought for a better society and encouraged community cooperation and social responsibility. However, event though they went trough the same social changes their goals where totally different. Dewey for not having faced social segregation concerned his philosophy of solving problem as the whole. Du Bois main concerned was the African American integration and civil
John Dewey was born in Burlington, Vermont in 1859. Being raised in a small community and influenced by his mother, Dewey …show more content…
He believed that African American should chase a higher education and not just a technical education. In addition, by writing articles in the journal Crisis, he increased the African American consciousness of their rights, social situation, educational programs, and to battle to legally end racial segregation. Moreover, he wanted that all African American kids to have the best elementary and secondary education, so they could be prepared at the same level as the white student for higher education. Throughout his life Du Bois fought for civil rights and minority educational equality.
Analyzing and comparing Dewey and Du Bois lives, I realized that both men have the same goal with different purpose. Both fought for a better society and encouraged community cooperation and social responsibility. However, event though they went trough the same social changes their goals where totally different. Dewey for not having faced social segregation concerned his philosophy of solving problem as the whole. Du Bois main concerned was the African American integration and civil