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The Educational Philosophies and Legacy of Mortimer J. Adler and Lisa Delpit

Explore the impact and educational philosophies of Mortimer J. Adler and Lisa Delpit. Adler, a classicist and advocate for a curriculum enriched by philosophy, advocated for a comprehensive education that transcended standardized testing. In contrast, Delpit's work emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness and equality in education. Delve into their efforts to integrate diverse fields of knowledge and their commitment to creating accessible learning environments for all students. Discover how their legacies continue to influence educational practices today.

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The Educational Philosophies and Legacy of Mortimer J. Adler and Lisa Delpit

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  1. Group 2 Randy Kidd Jennifer O’Patchen-Vickers Brittany Seidel

  2. Mortimer J. Adler • Was denied B.S. due to technicality • Enrolled in graduate program • Was allowed to join the faculty and was subsequently awarded his PhD. • At age 14 he dropped out of school • At age 15 he began classes at Columbia University where he became interested in philosophy

  3. Mortimer J. Adler • Appointed to the Philosophy faculty in 1930. • His proposed innovations to the curriculum resulted in conflict with faculty • He was reassigned to the Law School in 1931

  4. Educational Philosophy • Vocal champion for Classics based education • Promoted integration of science, literature and philosophy • Was devoted to helping those outside academia educate themselves further • Advocated immersing young people into an environment of debate, hypothesis and involvement in active discussion groups

  5. Educational Philosophy • Central to his classroom philosophy was the rebuttal of the prevailing notions of John Dewey - Opposed to Dewey’s focus on experimentation - “Dewey’s problem was that he had never read Aristotle” • Opposed to standardized testing -Emphasizes short term memory skills at the expense of deeper understanding

  6. Adlers Legacy

  7. Lisa Delpit B.S.- Antioch College M.Ed. & Ed.D- Harvard Elementary education Language Literacy development. Acclaimed author of several books most notably “Other People’s Children” And a contributor to the Harvard Education Review Equality in education for all students from all cultures and backgrounds

  8. Philosophy • Awareness of “Culture of Power” • Code switching • Values “skills- based” approach • Ebonics

  9. Accomplishments • Institute for Philosophical Research • Helped found • Director • Aspen Institute • Center for the Study of Great Ideas • Chairman of the Board of editors Encyclopedia Britannica • Numerous books and essays

  10. Conclusions and Connections

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