Allan Bloom
American philosopher and academic
Born
September 14th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
October 7th, 1992
32 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Born in 1930, a significant figure in American philosophy and education. Bloom taught at several prestigious institutions, most notably at the University of Chicago. His work focused on the interpretation of classical texts and the role of education in a democratic society. The publication of 'The Closing of the American Mind' in 1987 sparked nationwide discussions on the state of higher education and cultural literacy in the United States. The book critiqued the perceived failures of contemporary American universities in fostering critical thought and engagement with Western philosophical traditions.
Authored 'The Closing of the American Mind'
Taught at the University of Chicago
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