Happiness This Way

What is the philosophy of John Dewey of happiness?

Please be specific. Thanks.

Commenting on a philosopher, is impossible to be very specific. I'll try to answer as best I can. John Dewey was one of the leading advocates of the American school of thought known as "pragmatism." Dewey argued that an idea is in line with reality, which is true if and only if it is used successfully in human action in achieving goals and human interests, that is, if it leads to the resolution of a problematic situation in terms of Dewey. suggestive metaphor 'James that human experience is an alternation of flights and perchings, alternation of concentrated effort directed towards achieving the objectives, what Dewey called "ends in view," with the fruit of the effort in the immediate gratification of "consummatory experience." Dewey's insistence that human life follows the patterns of nature, as part Nature is the central principle of naturalistic point of view. Dewey took the view that things are seen as isolated from any interaction with the human body can not be objects of knowledge at all. Dewey rejected the idea that education of a child should be seen as merely a preparation for civil life, during which the facts unconnected and ideas are conveyed by the teacher and memorized by the student only to be used later. The school should not be seen as an extension of civil society and continuing with her, and encouraged students to operate as a community member, actively working in the interest in cooperation with others. This is a process self-directed learning, guided by cultural resources by teachers, Dewey believed that a child is better prepared for the demands of responsible members within democratic community. * For Dewey, happiness is the overall experience that someone makes completed *. Good luck! BRIGHT LIGHT! "

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