ADLER, MORTIMER J., 1902 to 2001

Mortimer J. Adler

American philosopher, author and educator.

Books
5
Editions tracked
7
First editions
3
Nationality
United States
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Mortimer J. Adler books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1978Aristotle for EverybodyMacmillan
  2. 1983How to Speak, How to ListenMacmillan
  3. 1985Ten Philosophical MistakesMacmillan
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What order should I read Mortimer J. Adler's books in?

In publication order they begin with How to Read a Book (1940), then Aristotle for Everybody (1978) and The PAIDEIA PROPOSAL (1982). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Mortimer J. Adler's first book?

The earliest book we list is How to Read a Book, first published in 1940.

When was Mortimer J. Adler born?

Mortimer J. Adler was born in 1902 and died in 2001.

How many Mortimer J. Adler books does MyVolumes track?

We track 5 books by Mortimer J. Adler across 7 editions, 3 of them first editions.

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