FILOZOFIA AKO REFLEXIA SKÚSENOSTI (K 150. VÝROČIU NARODENIA JOHNA DEWEYHO)

The paper provides a focused account of John Dewey's philosophy centred on his metaphysics of experience and theory of inquiry as the gist of his contribution. Also other important aspects of his unprecedented work, such as instrumentalism, philosophy of education, theory of democracy, are given attention. The intention of the author is to present Dewey's conception of philosophy as a reflection of experience too. In conclusion the author points to the relevance of Dewey's philosophy today.