The Dream of a Democratic Culture Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea
Description
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.
Keywords
EducationHistorySocial HistoryAmericas (North, Central, South, West Indies)United StatesModern
2013Book
Author(s)Tim Lacy
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9780230337466
LanguageEnglish
