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A conversation with Mortimer J. Adler about his autobiography, Philosopher at Large

BROADCAST: Sep. 7, 1977 | DURATION: 00:51:54

Synopsis

The philosopher and educator talks about how his early studies were influenced by the writings of John Stuart Mill and the Ancient Greek philosophers, and how his career was influenced by his partnership with the University of Chicago president Robert Hutchins.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 7, 1977

Duration
51 minutes, 54 seconds

Topics

Philosophy

People

Academics

Tags

Adler, Mortimer Jerome, 1902-2001---Interviews Adler, Mortimer Jerome, 1902-2001, Philosopher at large. Philosophers--Biography.--United States Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Adler, Mortimer Jerome, 1902-2001, interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Hutchins, Robert Maynard, 1899-1977

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