The Closing of the American Mind

About “The Closing of the American Mind”

The Closing of the American Mind is a 1987 book by philosopher Allan Bloom that critiques the influence of relativism in academia and society. Bloom argues that excessive openness leads to a loss of clear values and critical thinking, ultimately weakening cultural identity. He suggests that this openness paradoxically results in a "closing" of the mind. The book became a best seller, selling nearly half a million copies in hardback. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)