Self-Interest and the Common Good – Quote by Allan Bloom

„Self-interest is hostile to the common good, but enlightened self-interest is not. And this is the best key to the meaning of enlightenment.“

Dr. Alan BloomAllan Bloom explores the difference between self-interest and enlightened self-interest and its meaning for understanding enlightenment.
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Dr. Alan Bloom was a respected cultural scholar who specialized in the significance of art and culture for children.

Allan Bloom distinguishes between mere self-interest and enlightened self-interest as a way to understand enlightenment.


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Dr. Alan Bloom was a renowned cultural scholar and educator who focused extensively on the role of art in child development and the culture industry. His work highlights how certain media and art forms are tailored specifically toward young audiences.

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