The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea

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.

Author: T. Lacy
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 11/26/2013
Pages: 324
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781349340941

About the Author

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.