John Dewey’s defense of the democratic society in the post World War I era. Written largely as a response to Walter Lippmann’s popular
Public Opinion and
The Phantom Public, Dewey wished to set out his view of the numerous challenges facing the political aspect of democracy, as well as potential remedies.
Regarding the problems, Dewey actually agrees with Lippmann. “The Public,” as defined by Dewey, has become confused to its purpose and is easily manipulated by political or corporate maneuvers. This presents a serious problem with respect to majority rule, as the majority opinion is loosely formed..." data-title="Книга The Public and Its Problems">