Study On John Dewey's Value Ideology

John Dewey is a controversial person both in China and in the world, whose philosophy has over gone a process which from flourish to decline, then from decline to flourish. His philosophy is in this situation, and his value ideology, as one part of his philosophy ideology, is in this situation, too. As time goes by, when people recall Dewey's philosophy, they found his value ideology, which they paid little attention, is a complete and plentiful system. It controls the essence of his wisdom in his life. Dewey's distinctive thought in value field, changed people's spiral life in the society which is stepping into monopoly capitalism, guarantee the whole society go on smoothly. What's more, much of his value ideology, in today's view, is his contribution for today's value philosophy study, such as he unify science and value, and his unique thought on humanity.Nowadays, the Marxist in China expose the historical veil, begin to reconsider Dewey's philosophy, and relocate his value ideology. People found in surprise, Dewey's value ideology and Marx's value ideology reach the same goal by different routes in many aspects. As a result, some scholars consider the conflict between Dewey and Marx is a"family problem"actually.This article will refer to history and reality, reflect Dewey's value ideology objectively and truly. At the same time, I will sum up Dewey's value ideology through more studying, in order to try out the essence in his thought.