{"product_id":"the-undiscovered-dewey-religion-morality-and-the-ethos-of-democracy","title":"The Undiscovered Dewey: Religion  Morality  and the Ethos of Democracy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Undiscovered Dewey explores the profound influence of evolution and its corresponding ideas of contingency and uncertainty on John Deweys philosophy of action  particularly its argument that inquiry proceeds from the uncertainty of human activity. Dewey separated the meaningfulness of inquiry from a larger metaphysical story concerning the certainty of human progress. He then connected this thread to the way in which our reflective capacities aid us in improving our lives. Dewey therefore launched a new understanding of the modern self that encouraged intervention in social and natural environments but which nonetheless demanded courage and humility because of the intimate relationship between action and uncertainty.  Melvin L. Rogers explicitly connects Deweys theory of inquiry to his religious  moral  and political philosophy. He argues that  contrary to common belief  Dewey sought a place for religious commitment within a democratic society sensitive to modern pluralism. Against those who regard Dewey as indifferent to moral conflict  Rogers points to Deweys appreciation for the incommensurability of our ethical commitments. His deep respect for modern pluralism  argues Rogers  led Dewey to articulate a negotiation between experts and the public so that power did not lapse into domination. Exhibiting an abiding faith in the reflective and contestable character of inquiry  Dewey strongly engaged with the complexity of our religious  moral  and political lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44985166856245,"sku":"ByrdShop_0231144865","price":80.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780231144865.jpg?v=1770850026","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-undiscovered-dewey-religion-morality-and-the-ethos-of-democracy","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}