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The Dream Of A Democratic Culture Mortimer J Adler And The Great Books Idea

Tim Lacy · 2013

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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.

Book details

Year
2013
Language
English
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Editions
1
Pages
333
ISBN
9780230337466

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