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Allan BloomThe Closing of the American Mind: How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the Souls of Today’s Students
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Review Roundup
The Closing of the American Mind by Allan Bloom explores the decline of intellectual rigor and substantive thought in American higher education. While lauded for its erudition and cultural critique, some dismiss Bloom's arguments as overly nostalgic and elitist. Overall, the book stimulates vital discourse on educational values but may polarize readers.
Who Should Read The Closing of the American Mind?
A reader who would enjoy The Closing of the American Mind by Allan Bloom is likely interested in education, philosophy, and cultural criticism. They may also appreciate works such as Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and The Culture of Narcissism by Christopher Lasch, which similarly critique contemporary society.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1320L