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Allan Bloom
Closing of the American Mind
Synopsis
In 1987, political philosopher Allan Bloom published "The Closing of the American Mind," a powerful critique of contemporary American society. Bloom argues that the nation's social and political issues stem from a deeper intellectual crisis, particularly among university elites. This twenty-fifth anniversary edition includes a new essay exploring the book's initial impact and its enduring relevance today.
How it reads
Prose complexity 10/10
