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What subjects did John Dewey discuss in his later articles and books?

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John Dewey, an older man with glasses and a mustache, sits and reads a document, wearing a suit and tie. — John Dewey John Dewey.

Following the publication of his seminal work Experience and Nature (1925), John Dewey continued to produce a significant body of writing. In his later books and articles, which frequently appeared in popular periodicals, he expanded his philosophical inquiry to address several key subjects:

Aesthetics: He explored the nature of art and human experience.1
Politics: He continued to refine his theories on democratic society, emphasizing the necessity of informed public deliberation and the role of social democracy in fostering individual growth.12
Religion: He examined the role and study of religion within the context of his broader philosophical framework.1

Throughout these later works, Dewey maintained his core commitment to the belief that a society composed of engaged, critical, and informed inquirers is the most effective way to advance human interests.13

Would you like to know more about his specific views on the role of education in supporting these democratic ideals?