Guard democracy against rising authoritarianism by teaching essential democratic habits. Nathan Crick revives John Dewey’s philosophy, revealing how certain attitudes, rather than just political structures, pave the way for fascism. This vital work explores cultivating sympathy, critical thinking, and effective communication through rhetoric and logic—key skills for democratic resilience. It offers a pragmatic curriculum for educators and students of humanities, political science, and communication studies, essential for building a robust civic culture in our modern age.