Dewey and Lewin
A neglected relationship and its current relevance to psychology
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20401646 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Francesco Paolo Colucci (University of Milano-Bicocca), Francesco Colucci (0000-0001-5193-6376, University of Milano-Bicocca, corresponding author), Monica Colombo (0000-0001-5512-8106, University of Milano-Bicocca) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 20-37 |
| Publication date | 2018-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Theory & Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0959-3543 • E-ISSN: 1461-7447 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0959354317740229 |
| OpenAlex | W2767744304 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 36 |
In this paper, we explore the neglected relationship between Dewey and Lewin. Adopting a historical and theoretical perspective, we offer an interpretative framework for explaining why both scholars and their legacies may have been insufficiently recognized or misunderstood within psychology. Their relationship is discussed with particular reference to a common theoretical basis and conception of activity. The connections of their work with the Cultural Historical School and with Gramsci’s thinking are suggested. We hold that from this perspective, Dewey and Lewin can be seen to contribute to contemporary psychology—action research in particular—by furthering its “emancipatory social relevance.”
Epistemology · Political science · Social science · Sociology · Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology · Community Health and Development · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Representations and Identity
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| Citations per year | 0.86 |
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| Citation span | 2019 - 2024 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |