Quotes by Mortimer J. Adler

About Mortimer J. Adler:


Mortimer Jerome Adler was an American philosopher, educator, and popular author. As a philosopher he worked within the Aristotelian and Thomistic traditions. He lived for the longest stretches in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and San Mateo, California. He worked for Columbia University, the University of Chicago, Encyclopædia Britannica, and Adler's own Institute for Philosophical Research.

Author Bio


  • NameMortimer J. Adler
  • DescriptionAmerican philosopher and educator
  • AliasesMortimer J. Adler; Mortimer Adler
  • BornDecember 28, 1902
  • DiedJune 28, 2001
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Teacher; Writer
  • AwardsNational Humanities Medal