The Closing of the American Mind: A Summary | by Brian Gallagher | Age of Awareness | Medium

A detailed summary of Allan Bloom’s 1987 critique of higher education in the United States.

Member-only story 67 min read Nov 29, 2020 -- A detailed summary of Allan Bloom’s 1987 critique of higher education in the United States. (A shorter summary and additional information can be found here) Press enter or click to view image in full size Contents Foreword by Saul Bellow Preface Introduction: Our Virtue PART ONE: STUDENTS The Clean Slate Books Music Relationships PART TWO: NIHILISM, AMERICAN STYLE The German Connection Two Revolutions and Two States of Nature The Self Creativity Culture Values The Nietzscheanization of the Left or Vice Versa Our Ignorance…

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