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The Center for Dewey Studies :

- The Center for Dewey Studies at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is devoted to preserving Dewey's legacy and to supporting scholarly projects inspired by Dewey's work, as well as Dewey scholarship itself. The director is Professor Larry Hickman.
Chet Bowers :

- Bowers writes on environmental issues, revitalization of the commons,and technology related to globalization.
Craig Cunningham's Site: John Dewey :

- A site that lists major resources in Dewey scholarship. Of particular value are quotes from Dewey's work, with citations to the standard edition published by Southern Illinois University Press.
Dan W. Butin :

- Assistant dean of Cambridge College’s school of education. He has written recently on teaching the foundations of education, as well as on conceptual issues in higher education.
Enrique G. Murillo Jr. :

- Home Page of Dr. Enrique G. Murillo, Jr. (Foundations Scholar in Education)
Famous Philosophers Quotes on Educational Philosophy, Truth and Reality :

- Views on Philosophy and Metaphysics of Education: Albert Einstein, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Michel de Montaigne, Aristotle, Plato
Gert Biesta :

- Gert Biesta is editor of Studies in Philosophy and Education, and writes on pragmatism and Dewey, among other topics.
Harvey Siegel :

- Siegel's work encompasses the philosophy of science, epistemology, and the philosophy of education. He is one of the key figures in the philosophy of education for the last 25 years. His work on rationality and especially critical thinking has been a major influence on both theorists and practitioners in education.
John Dewey Society :

- The John Dewey Society promotes the study of Dewey's ideas on democracy, education, and philosophy. It holds annual meetings in conjunction with the American Educational Research Association (AERA), and publishes a peer reviewed journal, Education and Culture, as well as a newsletter, Insights.
Kieran Egan :

- Kieran Egan, a Faculty Member in Education at Simon Fraser University explores ideas about Education, Thinking, Imagination, Intellectual development, Storytelling, Cognition, and Curriculum
Megan M. Boler :

- Megan M. Boler presents a theory of the emotions in her seminal book, Feeling Power. Boler's work draws upon feminism, philosophy of education, and cultural studies.
Merleau-Ponty's Corrective to Postmodernism's "Subjects" of Education :

- An essay by Marjorie O'Loughlin, considering the significance of Merleau-Ponty's thought for a feminist philosophy of education.
Nicholas C. Burbules :

- Professor at the University Of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Features research interests, list of published articles, awards, and editorial responsibilities.
Randall Curren :

- Randall Curren holds appointments in both philosophy and education at the University of Rochester. He has written about Aristotle, ethics, and a number of other topics.
Robert H. Ennis's Academic Web Site :

- Critical thinking (including its assessment), philosophy of science, and analysis of educational concepts are principal concerns of Robert Ennis, emeritus professor of education at the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign.
Ronald D. Glass :

- Philosopher of education offers links to course syllabi, research, and publications.
Rousseau and Informal Education :

- An essay on Rousseau's philosophy of education, with specific reference to his Émile.
Sample Philosophies of Education for Teachers :

- Personal, teacher philosophies of education - some famous, such as Dewey, some less famous but just as fascinating.
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education :

- Online learning community with Gayle Turner. Includes syllabi, study guides, selected readings and discussion forums. Designed to enhance the critical, normative, and interpretive abilities of teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.