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The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea - Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History T. Lacy
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The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea - Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History
T. Lacy
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.
336 pages, 7 black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | November 26, 2013 |
| ISBN13 | 9780230337466 |
| Publishers | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Pages | 324 |
| Dimensions | 138 × 222 × 24 mm · 498 g |
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