The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea
This book presents a moderately revisionist history of the great books idea anchored in the following movements and struggles: fighting anti-intellectualism, advocating for the liberal arts, distributing cultural capital, and promoting a public philosophy, anchored in mid-century liberalism, that fostered a shared civic culture.
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The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea
This book presents a moderately revisionist history of the great books idea anchored in the following movements and struggles: fighting anti-intellectualism, advocating for the liberal arts, distributing cultural capital, and promoting a public philosophy, anchored in mid-century liberalism, that fostered a shared civic culture.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781349340941 |
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Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
Publication date: | 11/26/2013 |
Series: | Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History |
Edition description: | 1st ed. 2013 |
Pages: | 324 |
Product dimensions: | 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d) |
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