Democracy Quotes Tapestries
Description: John Dewey (1859–1952), an American philosopher, psychologist, and reformer of education, was a leader in the philosophical movement of pragmatism. He was very instrumental in changing the social practice of learning by rote to learning by doing, and considered public education as one of the cornerstones of democracy. As this cornerstone has eroded significantly in recent decades (hence, the upside down flag signaling distress), we would do well to remember these words in order to prevent further erosion.
Description: John Dewey (1859–1952), an American philosopher, psychologist, and reformer of education was a leader in the philosophical movement of pragmatism. He was very instrumental in changing the social practice of learning by rote to learning by doing, and considered public education as one of the cornerstones of democracy. As this cornerstone has eroded significantly in recent decades (hence, the upside down flag signaling distress), we would do well to remember these words in order to prevent further erosion.
Description: John Dewey (1859–1952), an American philosopher, psychologist, and reformer of education was a leader in the philosophical movement of pragmatism. He was very instrumental in changing the social practice of learning by rote to learning by doing, and considered public education as one of the cornerstones of democracy. As this cornerstone has eroded significantly in recent decades (hence, the upside down flag signaling distress), we would do well to remember these words in order to prevent further erosion.
Description: An oligarchy is a governmental power structure in which control rests with a small number of people - usually the ultra-rich. Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. This quote is not a sign of his radicalization but rather his proclivity to be completely forthright and astute concerning the country he loved so much. He saw it in 2014!
