As the epitome of classical pragmatism,Dewey's philosophy covers many important issues in ancient and modern philosophy research.His aesthetic theory embodies the thinking of naturalistic"empiricism",logical inquiry theory and instrumental theory,and has a unique educational philosophy in the theory of art criticism.Dewey opposed the separation of the intrinsic value of aesthetics from the instrumental value,emphasizing that aesthetic activities can stimulate the potential of the actor and help the actor grasp the overall experience,and regarded art criticism as an aesthetic education that cultivates people's ability to explore.Based on this,Dewey's aesthetic theory presents the possibility of a non-essential metaphysical pursuit.