37th in a seriesJohn Dewey (1859–1952) was one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. Vermonters should take special notice, for Dewey was a native son. Born and raised in Burlington, a graduate of the University of Vermont, he died in New York City after a long and justly celebrated life. He was buried in Burlington on the university campus.After graduating from UVM, Dewey became a high school teacher. But moved by an insatiable passion for learning, he enrolled in John Hopkins Universit … (read more)
