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Everett Dean Martin
1880–1941
A thoughtful public lecturer and writer, this early champion of adult education explored how people think, learn, and live together in modern society. His work blends social philosophy and psychology in a way that still feels clear and surprisingly fresh.
2 Audiobooks
The Behavior of Crowds: A Psychological Study
by Everett Dean Martin
The meaning of a liberal education
by Everett Dean Martin
About the author
Born in Jacksonville, Illinois, in 1880, Everett Dean Martin became known as an American minister, writer, journalist, lecturer, and advocate for adult education. He taught and lectured at The New School for Social Research in New York during the 1920s and also served on its board, building a reputation as a lively public intellectual who wanted serious ideas to reach ordinary readers and listeners.
Martin wrote about social psychology, politics, liberty, and the habits of independent thought. Rather than writing only for specialists, he aimed at adults outside the classroom, encouraging them to question slogans, resist mass thinking, and take intellectual life seriously.
He died in 1941, but his books remain of interest for readers drawn to clear, reflective writing about democracy, freedom, and the life of the mind. For listeners today, he offers a window into the concerns of early twentieth-century America and a reminder that education can continue long after school ends.