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What is the role of schools in a democratic society? For the American John Dewey (1859-1952), this was one of the main issues to be discussed in the educational debate at the beginning of the 20th century. An attentive observer, the philosopher detected the need for a change in the school model to prepare children and young people for the mass society that was then consolidating, based on the idea of consumption and individualism. In this interview, which is part of the second season of the Thinkers in Education series, the expert addresses some of the main aspects of the author's life and work, comments on his influence on education today and recommends works to get to know him better. Find out more at: http://bit.ly/2QULtnL