Abstract This paper analyzes the concepts and principles discussed in the book, "The Paideia Proposal," which was written by Mortimer J. Adler in the mid 1980s. The paper then discusses the nature of the current Paideia movement within the educational system in the United States. It describes its relevance and its application to certain issues within the educational system.
From the Paper "In general the feel of the book is one that could initially turn off the reader, if he or she has any antiestablishment tendencies, yet upon further development of the ideas there are some gems of knowledge that are foundational to a new incarnation of the principles at work. There is no doubt that the Paideia principles will continue to be expanded on by countless educators in the near future, especially in the wake of the problems and concerns that have been associated with the less rounded concepts associated with high stakes testing and the No Child Left Behind legislation that is emphasized by the current Bush administration."
Abstract This paper will cover the nature of John Dewey's system of philosophy on the subject of the Paideia Proposal. By making allegations that he is in accordance with this proposal, we shall see the nature of thought process that go against the values of the proposal. Dewey will argue against the Paideia Proposal because it is not founded on experience, but rather a ideology that is unrealistic in scope.
