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The Instrumental Theories of John Dewey and Clarence Ayres

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 the future courses of action. They both agree that policy decisions should be made with at least one goal in mind: progress.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc663195
Date08 1900
CreatorsEllis, Barbara Bridges
ContributorsCochran, Kendall P., Marks, Barry R.
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatiii, 160 leaves, Text
RightsPublic, Ellis, Barbara Bridges, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights

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