Dream of a democratic culture, the: mortimer j. adler and the great books idea
Auteur :
Lacy, T.
Éditeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN :
9781349340941
Date de publication :
26 nov. 2013
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.