A revisionist history of the great books idea, advocating for liberal arts and public philosophy.
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A revisionist history of the great books idea, advocating for liberal arts and public philosophy.
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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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