
Allan Bloom
Influential writer who authored 'The Closing of the American Mind' in 1987.
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May 2, 2019 • 1h 6min
The Closing of the American Mind, by Allan Bloom
Listen to influential writer Allan Bloom discuss 'The Closing of the American Mind' and the battle against moral relativism in education. Bloom emphasizes the importance of cultivating the search for the best ideas over being open to all. Dive into the evolution of thought from Enlightenment to postmodernism, Allan Bloom's critique of American education, concerns about relativism, and the pursuit of truth in a diverse society.