“ Only by knowing yourself can you live honestly and find your own path. ”
To pursue wisdom is to live in such a way that one is prepared to face death when it comes. (247)
~ Gregory Bassham
Think of how you feel when you are sick, or how you felt when you were learning to ride your bike. The physical state of your body has a direct effect on how you think about the world, on the state of your mind. I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say that your body has a direct effect on who you are
Dewey believed that education has a practical function and should not be seen as a series of pointless hurdles to jump over before 'real life' begins. Education isn't a preamble to life; it's part of life, and it exists to solve practical human problems and meet human needs.
It's in out-of-the-ordinary situations - especially situations of challenge or adversity - that the most important differences between people shine through.
