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30c John Dewey single

Object Details

Description
This Prominent Americans Issue stamp depicts John Dewey, an American philosopher, psychologist and educator. He is associated with the philosophy of pragmatism and the logical features of thought and action. He has served as the president of the American Psychological Association and American Philosophical Association. He supported progressive education reform, including hands-on, or experiential, learning.
United States; Vermont; John Dewey; philosophy; psychology; education; university; pragmatism; idealism; epistemology; progressive; journalism; ethics; logic; metaphysics; portrait
Data Source
National Postal Museum
Printer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Depicts
John Dewey, American, 1859 - 1952
Date
October 21, 1968
Medium
paper; ink (red lilac); adhesive / engraving
Type
Postage Stamps
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