Philosophers, Gentlemen, and Saints: The Dilemma of Liberal Education.
Overview & Synopsis
Allan Bloom's "The Closing of the American Mind" illuminates how liberal education relates to the conditions of individuals and community that make it possible. The article examines Bloom's treatment of how conditions of the soul cooperate in liberal education, identifying dubious aspects of Bloom's understanding of the philosophic experience. (SM)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Philosophers, Gentlemen, and Saints: The Dilemma of Liberal Education. |
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| Author / Organization | Mathie, William |
| Subject & Discipline | Book Reviews, Democracy, Educational Philosophy |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1991 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-107043 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |