Dewey
Definition
- Proper noun:
- John Dewey: An American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. He is a key figure in the philosophy of pragmatism and a prominent advocate for progressive education.
- George Dewey: A United States Navy admiral. He is best known for his decisive victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
- Melvil Dewey: An American librarian and educator. He invented the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system, a library classification system.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- John Dewey's ideas on experiential learning influenced modern education.
- Admiral George Dewey's fleet defeated the Spanish squadron at Manila Bay.
- Most public libraries organize their non-fiction books using the Dewey Decimal system created by Melvil Dewey.
Advanced Usage
- "Deweyan" (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of the philosophical or educational theories of John Dewey.
- The school's curriculum has a strongly Deweyan emphasis on learning through doing.
Variants and Related Words
- Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) (noun phrase): The library classification system invented by Melvil Dewey.
- To find a book on biology, look for the corresponding DDC number.
Synonyms
- For John Dewey: educational reformer, pragmatist philosopher.
- For George Dewey: naval officer, admiral.
- For Melvil Dewey: librarian, classification system inventor.
Related Phrases
- Dewey Decimal System: A common shortened name for the Dewey Decimal Classification.
- I need to understand the Dewey Decimal System to locate the book on the shelf.
Noun
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United States pragmatic philosopher who advocated progressive education (1859-1952)
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a United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War
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United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
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