The twelve original interpretive essays included in this volume locate Dewey's major works within their historical context and present a timely reevaluation of the diverse aspects of his broad philosophical reach.

Contributors are Thomas M. Alexander, Raymond D. Boisvert, James Campbell, James W. Garrison, Larry A. Hickman, Thelma Z. Lavine, Joseph Margolis, Peter T. Manicas, Gregory F. Pappas, Steven C. Rockefeller, Charlene Haddock Seigfried, and John J. Stuhr.