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Closing of the American Mind

A seminal work analyzing the impact of modern intellectual movements on American society and culture. more

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Allan Bloom
Allan Bloom

Allan Bloom was an influential American philosopher, born on September 14, 1930, and died on October 7, 1992. He is one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century, known for his profound understanding and unique insights into Western philosophy. more

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