The Dream of a Democratic Culture
Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea, Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History
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Zusatztext
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.
Autorenportrait
Tim Lacy has a PhD in American History from Loyola University Chicago, USA, where he is currently employed. He has taught history at Monmouth College, USA, and several Chicago-area colleges and universities.
Weitere Details
Erschienen: 26.11.2013
Umfang: ix, 324 S.
Sprache: ENG
Einband: GEB
ISBN/EAN: 9780230337466
Umbreit-Nr.: 2402902
