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How We Think We Think by Philip W. Jackson - 2012Background: The intellectual context of this essay is the nature of human thought as examined by philosophers and psychologists past and present.
Focus of study: The study focuses on the treatment of thinking by John Dewey in his two editions of ‘How We Think’ and by William James in his ‘Talks to Teachers’.
Research Design: This is a philosophical/interpretive essay.
Conclusions: The essay concludes that both James and Dewey addressed the nature of thinking too narrowly. A broader conception of thinking is urged. The implications for teachers are briefly discussed. To view the full-text for this article you must be signed-in with the appropriate membership. Please review your options below:
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- Philip Jackson
University of Chicago
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PHILIP JACKSON is the David Lee Shillinglaw Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago. He is a graduate of Teachers College.
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