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The Legacy of Mortimer J. Adler: Philosophy and Education Reform

Mortimer J. Adler, a pivotal figure in educational philosophy, became a member of the Columbia University faculty at just 15, despite a tumultuous academic journey. He passionately advocated for a classics-based education while rebuffing the prevailing ideas of John Dewey, emphasizing deeper understanding over standardized testing. His legacy includes founding the Institute for Philosophical Research and contributing to the philosophical discourse on democracy and education as a moral responsibility. Alongside Adler, Lisa Delpit's significant contributions to educational equality and literacy development resonate through their shared commitment to transforming education for diverse cultures.

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The Legacy of Mortimer J. Adler: Philosophy and Education Reform

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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 • Believed in “classless” education • Devoted to helping non-academics educate themselves further • Profound relationship between democracy and education • Viewed education as a moral responsibility

  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 - Opposed to Dewey’s emphasis on the free selection of values • 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 • Co-contributor of “The Skin that we Speak” • Contributor to the Harvard Review Equality in education for all students from all cultures and backgrounds

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

  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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