Six Great Ideas
Six Great Ideas by Mortimer J. Adler, published by Touchstone in December 1997, is a thought-provoking exploration of fundamental philosophical concepts. This reprint edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The book captures the essence of a seminar led by Adler at the Aspen Institute in 1981, where influential figures from various fields engaged in discussions about six pivotal ideas: Truth, Goodness, Beauty, Liberty, Equality, and Justice. Adler aims to make philosophy accessible to all, challenging the notion that it is solely for specialists.
In this work, readers will find an in-depth examination of how these ideas shape our judgments and actions. Adler emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts to navigate the political, moral, and social challenges of contemporary life. The conversations, which include interactions with journalist Bill Moyers, highlight the relevance of philosophy in everyday situations. This edition invites readers to reflect on the significance of these ideas and their impact on individual and societal issues.
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Each summer, Mortimer J. Adler conducts a seminar at the Aspen Institute in Colorado. At the 1981 seminar, leaders from the worlds of business, literature, education, and the arts joined him in an in-depth consideration of the six great ideas that are the subject of this book: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty – the ideas we judge by; and Liberty, Equality and Justice – the ideas we act on. The group discussions and conversations between Dr. Adler and journalist Bill Moyers were filmed for broadcast on public television, and thousands of people followed their exploration of these important ideas. Discarding the out-worn and off-putting jargon of academia, Dr. Adler dispels the myth that philosophy is the exclusive province of the specialist. He argues that “philosophy is everybody’s business,” and that a better understanding of these fundamental concepts is essential if we are to cope with the political, moral, and social issues that confront us daily.
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