The purpose of this paper is to clarify the central ideas and characteristics of problem-solving learning that makes use of reflective thinking, focusing mainly on Dewey's book Democracy and Education. First, Dewey's theory of " experience theory " and " thinking theory " will be considered, while addressing the related theory of communication based on them. Second, I will investigate how to overcome the dualism inherent in the traditional moral education. Finally, I will clarify the central ideas and characteristics of problem-solving learning that utilizes reflective thinking in moral lesson at a practical level.