
John Dewey's Death
Born (Birthday) October 20, 1859
Death Date June 1, 1952
Age of Death 92 years
Cause of Death Pneumonia
Profession Philosopher
The philosopher John Dewey died at the age of 92. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer who specialized in nature, art, and ethics. He pioneered pragmatism and functional psychology.
He had six children with his wife Alice Chipman.
Quotes
"“Failure is instructive. The person who really thinks learns quite as much from his failures as from his successes.” (John Dewey)
"“Nature is the mother and the habitat of man, even if sometimes a stepmother and an unfriendly home.” (John Dewey)
"“Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination.” (John Dewey)
"“Anyone who has begun to think, places some portion of the world in jeopardy.” (John Dewey)
"“The belief that all genuine education comes about through experience does not mean that all experiences are genuinely or equally educative.” (John Dewey)