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This paper argues that among the connections between Wittgenstein's philosophy and the pragmatist tradition is the commonality between Dewey's account of the development of group morality and Wittgenstein's concept, 'forms of life.' To my knowledge there is nothing in the literature that has focused on the affinity between these aspects of each philosopher's work. The aim of this paper is to contribute to the growing literature on Wittgenstein's philosophy and the pragmatist tradition in a way that prompts further discussion about concepts that are not so often addressed by scholars making similar connections. 2This paper proceeds in the following way: first, I provide a brief review of literature that has alluded to connections between the philosophies of Dewey and Wittgenstein; second, I briefly review and show important connections between the aspects of each philosopher's work with which this research is concerned: Dewey's group morality and Wittgenstein's form of life; third, I raise and address potential and anticipated criticisms; finally, I conclude by reiterating my main points and stating why this research is important. My overarching argument here is that both the form of life concept and Dewey's account of group morality are dependent on inter-subjective experience.