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“The ability to retain a child's view of the world with at the same time a mature understanding of what it means to retain it, is extremely rare - and a person who has these qualities is likely to be able to contribute something really important to our thinking.”

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Mortimer Adler
Mortimer Adler

Mortimer Adler, born on December 28, 1902 in Chicago, USA, and died on June 28, 2001, was a renowned philosopher, educator, and author. He is best known for his in-depth research and popularization of classical works, particularly for his co-authored book 'Great Books of the Western World' with Charles Van Doren. more

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