The Deweyan concept of freedom in education and the development of contemporary ideological movements: veganism and feminism

The following essay analyzes the role of the concept of freedom from John Dewey’s conception in education and at the same time, how this influences the creation of contemporary ideological movements, focusing on veganism and feminism. This is due to the multifaceted interpretation that Dewey gives to the concept, being this one that has repercussions on the moral, political, but also on the educational level, since is a key piece to achieve authentic freedom, due to decisions having repercussions on democracy, always relying on education to guarantee a constant change in favor of the new generations. As for veganism, it is presented by Peter Singer, exploring the meeting points in a moral freedom and its political repercussions, while feminism is explored in the theory of Luce Irigaray and her approach to a female freedom that has repercussions on the political level. Keywords: Freedom, Education, John Dewey, Democracy, Feminism, Veganism