John Dewey, philosopher of science and freedom: A symposium

by Sidney Hook (Editor)

383 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1976

About the author

Sidney Hook was an American pragmatic philosopher known for his contributions to public debates. A student of John Dewey, Hook continued to examine the philosophy of history, of education, politics, and of ethics. He was known for his criticisms of totalitarianism (fascism and Marxism–Leninism). A pragmatic social democrat, Hook sometimes cooperated with conservatives, particularly in opposing communism. After WWII, he argued that members of conspiracies, like the Communist Party USA and other Leninist conspiracies, ethically could be barred from holding offices of public trust.

Reviews

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

The rating is mainly for Sidney Hook’s contribution here as it provides insights into Dewey’s mature philosophical position and especially his value theory and ethics.