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The Closing of the American Mind: How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the Souls of Today’s Students
The Closing of the American Mind, the brilliant and controversial bestseller by eminent political philosopher Allan Bloom, delivers a powerful critique of American culture that The New York Times likens to the impact of electroshock therapy. First published in 1987, Bloom’s appraisal of contemporary America has not only stood the test of time but has also become increasingly relevant. Written in clear, spirited prose, Bloom contends that the social and political crises of modern America stem from a broader intellectual crisis: a dangerous narrowing of curiosity and exploration imposed by university elites.
In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, acclaimed author and journalist Andrew Ferguson adds a new afterword, offering fresh insights into why Bloom’s argument sparked such intense debate upon its release and why our culture continues to resist its truths today.
Note: Readers interested in this book might also enjoy “The Coddling of the American Mind” by Greg Lukianoff
