The Dream of a Democratic Culture

Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, History, Americas
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Author: T. Lacy ISBN: 9781137042620
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US Publication: November 26, 2013
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: T. Lacy
ISBN: 9781137042620
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication: November 26, 2013
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

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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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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