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Closing of the American Mind
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Allan Bloom’s “The Closing of the American Mind” critiques American culture’s intellectual crisis. A twenty-fifth anniversary edition includes a new afterword by Andrew Ferguson exploring its enduring relevance. Bloom argues that universities’ narrowing of curiosity has deepened societal issues. Discover why this controversial book remains essential reading today. 9781451683202
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Khushu –
A mixed bag. Some insightful points mixed with elitist and dated perspectives. Ultimately, it’s thought-provoking but not universally applicable.
Puneet Kajal –
I struggled to get through this book. Bloom’s writing style is dense and often difficult to follow. The core ideas are interesting, but the execution is lacking.
Nivedita Rawat –
Closing of the American Mind is a brilliant and disturbing analysis of American culture. Bloom’s arguments are provocative and demand careful consideration.
Mihir Chowdhury –
An important book that is still relevant today! Bloom’s insights into the decline of intellectual curiosity are spot on. Highly recommend.
Sumit Kumar –
A complex and controversial book that will make you think. Bloom’s arguments are not always easy to agree with, but they are always stimulating.
Debayan Maji –
A thought-provoking, albeit dense, read. Bloom raises valid concerns about education, but his tone can be a bit condescending. Still worth engaging with.
Hafis Shajahan –
Allan Bloom offers both thought-provoking observations and questionable judgements. Reader should approach with critical thinking. Some ideas are still useful.
Kushagra Rastogi Rastogi –
One of the most important books I have ever read. Bloom’s analysis of the decline of American culture is both insightful and disturbing. A must-read!
Devender Pratap Mall –
Still relevant. I think its an excellent and insightful analysis of culture. However it can be a bit dry at times.
Sneha Matura –
I was expecting more from this book, given its reputation. Bloom’s writing style is dense and difficult to engage with. The ideas are important, but hard to extract.
Devender Pratap Mall –
While dated, this book still holds value. Bloom’s core arguments on cultural relativism are quite interesting. A must-read for those interested in the topic.
Rishav Jha –
I found this book to be overly pessimistic and elitist. Bloom’s views on popular culture are dismissive and out of touch. Disappointing overall.
Bhukya Sharun Rathod –
Closing of the American Mind is a challenging but ultimately rewarding read. Bloom’s insights into the state of American universities are invaluable.
Shreyash Kashyap –
This book challenged my assumptions about higher education. Bloom’s analysis is sharp, but I found some of his arguments outdated. A good starting point for discussion.