The Instrumental Theories of John Dewey and Clarence Ayres
Description:
The purpose of this analysis is to explain the instrumental theories of Dewey and Ayres; their analysis of societal problems and the proposed solutions; and finally their perception of the future direction of society. Dewey and Ayres both utilized the instrumental theory of value to analyze problems and propose solutions. According to this theory, something has value if it enhances or furthers the life process of mankind. Therefore, this should become the criterion to be utilized in determining…
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Date:
August 1981
Creator:
Ellis, Barbara Bridges
Partner:
UNT Libraries