An Examination of the Differences and Similarities of Pragmatism and Confucianism Thought as They Relate to Educational Administration Theory and Practice

Purpose: The purpose of the present study is to identify and examine the differences and similarities between the educational thoughts of the two philosophers, Confucious and Dewey, and to determine if reciprocal relations may exist between them. Also to discuss the most outstanding contributions of Pragmatism and Confucianism as they might be related to modern educational administration.