American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer (1859–1952). John Dewey was born on 20 October 1859 in what is now the United States. John Dewey is remembered as a philosopher, psychologist and pedagogue, a citizen of the United States. Notable works include “The School and Society”, “Democracy and Education” and “Experience and Education”. Positions held included President of the American Psychological Association.
Before and after
- 27 August 1859Edwin Drake drills the first commercial oil well
- 1 September 1859The Carrington solar storm
- from 16 October 1859 to 18 October 1859John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry
- 18 October 1859Birth of Henri Bergson
- 20 October 1859Birth of John Dewey
- from 25 October 1859 to 1 January 1862Prussian expedition to East Asia (1859-1862)
- 24 November 1859On the Origin of Species
- 15 December 1859Birth of L. L. Zamenhof
- 1860Discovery of caesium
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1792Publication of La Marseillaise
- 5 May 1821Founding of The Guardian
- 7 May 1824Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premieres
- c. 1860sImpressionism
- 26 November 1865Publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- 19 March 1882Construction of Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family
The era
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