John Dewey
American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer (1859–1952)
1859 — 1952
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Profession
American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer (1859–1952)
Born
October 20, 1859
Died
1952 (age ~93)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
teacher, writer, psychologist
United StatesBorn in BurlingtonDied in New York City
1859
Born in Burlington (1859-10-20)
1899
PositionPresident of the American Psychological Association (1899–1899)
1925
AwardCarus Lectures
1930
Awarddoctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
1951
AwardHonorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico
1952
Died in New York City
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John Dewey was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. He was one of the most prominent American scholars in the first half of the twentieth century.
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John Dewey was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. He was one of the most prominent American scholars in the first half of the twentieth century.
What does the name John mean?+
The name John means "A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.". It is of English origin.
When was John Dewey born?+
John Dewey was born on October 20, 1859.
When did John Dewey die?+
John Dewey died in 1952, at approximately 93 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.
The name John is of English origin, meaning "A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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