T. Lacy

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The Dream of a Democratic Culture (eBook, PDF)

Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea

Beschreibung

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.

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Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan US
• Seitenzahl: 324
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781137042620
• Artikelnr.: 46753871