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24 giu 2024 · Mortimer J. Adler (born December 28, 1902, New York, New York, U.S.—died June 28, 2001, San Mateo, California) was an American philosopher, educator, editor, and advocate of adult and general education by study of the great writings of the Western world.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
21 giu 2024 · In essence, Mortimer Adler's approach to curating the Western Canon offers a pathway to expand it inclusively. By ensuring that works engage with existing texts and contribute to the ongoing dialogue, we can embrace the richness of diverse perspectives and continue the tradition of the Great Conversation.
23 ore fa · One of the meanings of the expression “being up to date with the literature” is to be able to locate opponents and allies from any existing point of view. Incidentally, it is not very advisable to dive too deeply into the literature—we can drown ourselves in it, like Mortimer Adler.
2 giorni fa · The following comes from Mortimer Adler, author of How to Read a Book ( Book Summary ). If this piques your interest, I go into way more detail in the Synthesizer course . When asked how many books can be read in a lifetime, Adler said:
2 giorni fa · Mortimer Jerome Adler. Mortimer Jerome Adler was an American philosopher, educator, and popular author. As a philosopher he worked within the Aristotelian and Thomistic traditions. He lived for the longest stretches in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and San Mateo, California.
5 giorni fa · Mortimer Jerome Adler (December 28, 1902 – June 28, 2001) was an American philosopher, educator, and popular author. Dr. Adler was Chairman of the Board of the Encyclopedia Britannica, Director of the Institute for Philosophical Research, Honorary Trustee of the Aspen Institute, and authored more than fifty books.
16 giu 2024 · There ought to be a purpose for reading. At a base level, reading is a pleasurable activity that may stimulate the minds and hearts of young and old. A deeper purpose of reading is to seek wisdom through the “influence of theoretical knowledge.” Aristotle considers practical wisdom as one who can “deliberate well about what is good and expedient … a true and reasoned capacity to act ...
