Literary Art in the Formation of the Great Community: John Dewey’s Theory of Public Ideas in The Public and Its Problems (original) (raw)

This paper explores John Dewey’s theory on the role of literary art in fostering a 'Great Community' as articulated in his work, The Public and Its Problems. It highlights the transformation from individualistic to communal perspectives, emphasizing how artistic social investigations can stimulate community engagement. The discussions of modern technology's role in distributing these artistic forms are also examined, illustrating how they can promote broader social discourse and overcome individual biases to form a collective interest.