"Fesmire demonstrates the vital relevance of Dewey’s ideas today, not only for philosophers but for anyone willing to think hard about the problems of our times. Lucid, informed, and admirably wide-ranging, this book is a superb introduction to the many-sided reflections of America’s greatest philosopher." - Philip Kitcher, Columbia University, USA

"Fesmire has done an exemplary job of making Dewey accessible to readers who may have little or no background in philosophy. His account is highly accessible and rich in relevant, contemporary examples." - Larry A. Hickman, Director: Center for Dewey Studies, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, USA

"Students of Dewey who read this book will come away with an understanding of his philosophy in the round. The key concepts that bring coherence to his writing over seventy years are communicated in an approachable, yet nuanced way which provides a fresh and masterful analysis for all those interested in Dewey studies, the new and the well-initiated alike." - Molly Cochran, Oxford Brookes University, UK

"A fresh interpretation that combines accurate scholarship with exceptionally imaginative illustrations of Dewey’s theories. Fesmire’s account is both appreciative and critical, willing to test Dewey’s ideas against contemporary examples drawn from art, technology, economics, environmentalism, Eastern philosophy, and education." - David L. Hildebrand, University of Colorado Denver, USA

"A crisply written, deftly argued introduction to the thought of John Dewey. Fesmire has taken Dewey's oceanic philosophy and presented it with the clarity of constellations in the winter night sky. He balances a broadly informed historical perspective with keen concerns for contemporary social and ecological issues revealing the bearing and limitations of Dewey for our times." - Thomas Alexander, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, USA

"Fesmire provides an exploration of Dewey’s philosophy that the novices will prize as a clear, concise and comprehensive introduction, and that experts will respect for its depth of insight and understanding." - Jim Garrison, Virginia Tech, USA