Bloom and the Great Books.
Overview & Synopsis
Offers a critique of Alan Bloom's ideas on the Great Books approach to general education presented in "The Closing of the American Mind." Questions Bloom's assertions about the types of students who benefit from the approach and his rationale. Suggests that exposure to conflicting viewpoints via Great Books reinforces a relativist stance. (AYC)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Bloom and the Great Books. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Casement, William |
| Subject & Discipline | Academic Ability, College Curriculum, College Students |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1987 |
| 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-292495 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |