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The Closing of the American Mind: How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the Souls of Today's Students,New
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The brilliant, controversial, bestselling critique of American culture that ?hits with the approximate force and effect of electroshock therapy? (The New York Times)now featuring a new afterword by Andrew Ferguson in a twentyfifth anniversary edition.In 1987, eminent political philosopher Allan Bloom published The Closing of the American Mind, an appraisal of contemporary America that ?hits with the approximate force and effect of electroshock therapy? (The New York Times) and has not only been vindicated, but has also become more urgent today. In clear, spirited prose, Bloom argues that the social and political crises of contemporary America are part of a larger intellectual crisis: the result of a dangerous narrowing of curiosity and exploration by the university elites.Now, in this twentyfifth anniversary edition, acclaimed author and journalist Andrew Ferguson contributes a new essay that describes why Bloom?s argument caused such a furor at publication and why our culture so deeply resists its truths today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Closing of the American Mind'? A: The main theme of the book is the critique of higher education in America, arguing that it has failed democracy and impoverished students' intellectual growth by narrowing curiosity and exploration.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Closing of the American Mind' is Allan Bloom, a well-known political philosopher.
- Q: Is there a new edition of this book? A: Yes, this is a twenty-fifth anniversary edition that includes a new afterword by journalist Andrew Ferguson.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 404 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Closing of the American Mind' published? A: The book was published on April 3, 2012.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Social Sciences.
- Q: What is the significance of the new afterword by Andrew Ferguson? A: The new afterword by Andrew Ferguson provides context for the original arguments made by Bloom and discusses their relevance in today's culture.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Closing of the American Mind' is often used in academic settings as it addresses important philosophical questions related to education and culture.