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Author: John Dewey Key Points: Reflects on the role of education in a democratic society, proposes a philosophy of experience and a pedagogy grounded in pragmatism.

Author: William James Key Points: Defends the right to adopt a believing attitude in religious matters when evidence is inconclusive, outlines the concept of a genuine option that is living, forced, and momentous.

Author: John Dewey Key Points: Discusses the naturalistic foundation of experience and thought, criticizes the separation of nature and experience, emphasizes the continuity of experience and the environment.

Author: John Dewey Key Points: Addresses the need for the public to engage in political communication and decision-making process, critiques the state of democracy, proposes the concept of 'creative democracy.'

Author: William James Key Points: Explores individual religious experiences, considers their psychological and philosophical meanings and implications, suggests that personal experiences rather than dogma can lead to religious insight.

Author: William James Key Points: Continues ideas from 'Pragmatism' and 'The Will to Believe,' investigates the theory of truth in pragmatism, defends pragmatism against critics.

Author: John Dewey Key Points: Analyzes the theory of aesthetics from a pragmatic perspective, outlines the experiential process of art, highlights the importance of art in human experience.

Author: William James Key Points: Pioneering work in psychology, discusses pragmatism's role in psychology, covers topics such as sensation, perception, imagination, and reasoning.

Author: William James Key Points: Elaborates the pragmatist philosophy, argues for the 'cash value' of truth, presents pragmatism as a method for settling metaphysical disputes that otherwise could be endlessly debated.