“Fathers and mothers have lost the idea that the highest aspiration they might have for their children is for them to be wise... specialized competence and success are all that they can imagine.”
Quote by Allan Bloom
Work
Closing of the American Mind
A seminal work analyzing the impact of modern intellectual movements on American society and culture. more
Author
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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