Alexakis Dimitris

Alexakis Dimitris is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology, University of Crete since 2021, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences. His research bridges philosophy and education within critical frameworks. Contact: d.alexakis@uoc.gr, Office Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday (11:30–13:30).

• Department of Sociology, Gallou Facilities, Rethymno, Crete
• Doctoral Thesis (2016): 'Experimentalism, values, and democracy in the work of John Dewey'

His research interests focus on:

• Pragmatism (especially Dewey's legacy)
• Critical Theory and Social Reconstruction
• Democratic and Progressive Pedagogy
• Social and Political Philosophy in Education

Publication Trends reveal sustained engagement with Dewey's experimentalism, democratic theory, and critical pedagogy, blending educational practice with philosophical inquiry. Recent works (2023–2025) emphasize classroom dynamics, individual freedom, and interdisciplinary applications of pragmatism.