Moral Principles in Education

By John Dewey

Moral Principles in Education (1909) by John Dewey emphasizes the vital role of ethics in schooling. Dewey argues that education is not just about knowledge but also about shaping character, citizenship, and social responsibility. He highlights the need for democratic classrooms where cooperation, respect, and moral growth are integral to the learning process. The book discusses the moral purpose of the school, the moral training given by the school community and by methods of instruction, the social nature of the course of study, and the psychological aspect of moral education.