Reflections on Bloom and His Critics.

Lawler, Peter Augustine

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ERIC Number: EJ453375

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Publication Date: 1992

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Reflections on Bloom and His Critics.

Lawler, Peter Augustine

Journal of General Education, v41 p273-85 1992

Reflects on Allan Bloom's book "The Closing of the American Mind," discussing critics' opinions and the book's links or discords with various philosophers' ideals. Identifies weaknesses in Bloom's work, but sees it as a warning about U.S. democratic future. (DMM)

Descriptors: Book Reviews, Democracy, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Excellence in Education, Foundations of Education, Higher Education, Liberal Arts, Social Influences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Book/Product Reviews

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Language: English

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