Percy Hughes (1872 – 1952) was a philosopher and teacher, and a leading figure in the Philosophy, Education, and Psychology Department at Lehigh University.
Hughes was born in Peshawar in British India. A child of missionary Anglican parents, Hughes lived in London before arriving to the United States at the age of 16. Hughes received his A.B degree from Alfred College, and his MA and Ph.D degrees from the Teachers College at Columbia University under John Dewey, who would become a lifelong friend of his.
Hughes joined Lehigh University in 1907 as an assistant professor of Philosophy, Education and Psychology, and remained there until his retirement in 1942. A prolific writer, he published extensively in a variety of topics including philosophy, education and psychology.