How we think we think

Abstract

Background: The intellectual context of this essay is the nature of human thought as examined by philosophers and psychologists past and present Focus of study: The study focuses on the treatment of thinking by fohn Dewey in his two editions of How We Think and by William fames in his Talks to Teachers " Research Design: This is a philosophical " interpretive essay. Conclusions: The essay concludes that both fames and Dewey addressed the nature of thinking too narrowly. A broader conception of thinking is urged. The implications for teachers are briefly discussed. Copyright © by Teachers College.