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"Students now arrive at the university ignorant and cynical about our political heritage, lacking the wherewithal to be either inspired by it or seriously critical of it"

- Allan Bloom

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In this quote, Allan Bloom is revealing his issue about the existing state of students entering universities. He believes that they lack knowledge and understanding of our political history, and as a result, they are cynical and uninterested in it. Flower also recommends that these trainees do not possess the necessary abilities or resources to be either motivated by our political heritage or to critically evaluate it. This might be viewed as a criticism of the education system and its failure to appropriately educate trainees about their nation's political past. Blossom's words highlight the importance of understanding and engaging with our political heritage in order to be notified and active citizens.

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Allan Bloom This quote is written / told by Allan Bloom between September 14, 1930 and October 7, 1992. He was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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