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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 1st ed. 2013 edition
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.
324 pages, IX, 324 p.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | November 26, 2013 |
| ISBN13 | 9781349340941 |
| Publishers | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Pages | 324 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 390 g |