『공공성과 그 문제들』에 나타난 듀이의 국가론과 교육적 함의

Abstract

This study was conducted to clearly diagnose social conflicts and confusion that our society is experiencing in the form of governance called popular democracy and to seek solutions for them. To this end, in order to utilize the insights of the state presented by John Dewey in the era of the industrial revolution, Dewey's theory of the state was analyzed, focusing on his book The Public and Its Problems, and educational implications were presented based on this.
 The research question is as follows. ① What is the state? ② What is the desirable state in Dewey's opinion? What are the educational ways to achieve this? The research results are as follows. ① According to Dewey, the state is not a fixed entity but a evolving process. It appears in various forms in time and space, the boundaries between private and public things change fluidly in it, it tries to maintain traditions and customs, and it intervenes in important public matters. ② The net of interdependence has become wide and complex, but solidarity has weakened, and we should change ‘a giant society’ into ‘the great community’. To this end, signs and symbols can be utilized and freedom of social inquiry and sharing the results of it should be guaranteed. ③ In order to realize this educationally, it is necessary to foster ‘the great public’ by strengthening discussion classes. Through discussion classes, students can strengthen their ability to analyze complex social phenomena, have an opportunity to acquire democratic attitudes, and gain experience in creating and implementing the common good.
 To resolve the constant conflict in modern society, the great community is needed. The great community needs the great public, and the great public needs the great education. We should establish a vision of the great community and realize it through the method of the great education.