Mortimer J. Adler: From Annoying Philosophical Bastard to Great Educational Reformer

Imelda Chłodna-Błach

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Chapter 14 Mortimer J. Adler

From Annoying Philosophical Bastard to Great Educational Reformer

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Pages:: 257–285

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004468016_016

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This chapter discusses Mortimer J. Adler’s proposal for contemporary educational reform and its relation to the Great Ideas of freedom and religion. It reviews Adler’s education at Columbia University, his relationship with John Dewey, liberal arts education, Great Books, and liberalism in education, politics, and culture.

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The Great Ideas of Religion and Freedom

A Semiotic Reinterpretation of The Great Ideas Movement for the 21st Century

Series: Value Inquiry Book Series, Volume: 369, Philosophy and Religion, Volume: 369, and Value Inquiry Book Series Online

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Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 17 Jul 2021

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From Annoying Philosophical Bastard to Great Educational Reformer

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A Semiotic Reinterpretation of The Great Ideas Movement for the 21st Century

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