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Dr. '''Mortimer Adler'''  (1902 – 2001) was an [[United States|American]] [[philosophy|philosopher]] and a chairman of the board of editors of the [[Encyclopedia Britannica]].<ref>http://radicalacademy.com/adlerinterview2.htm</ref>

Dr. '''Mortimer Adler'''  (1902 – 2001) was an [[United States|American]] [[philosophy|philosopher]] and a chairman of the board of editors of the [[Encyclopedia Britannica]].<ref>http://radicalacademy.com/adlerinterview2.htm</ref>

While taking night classes at [[Columbia University]], he became interested in philosophy through the works of [[John Stuart Mills]].  When he learned that Mills had read [[Plato]], Adler studied the writings of Plato as well.

While taking night classes at [[Columbia University]], he became interested in philosophy through the works of [[John Stuart Mill]].  When he learned that Mill had read [[Plato]], Adler studied the writings of Plato as well.

Adler eventually taught at Columbia University and was given an honorary doctorate.  His first work, ''Dialetic'' was published in 1927.  By 1930 Adler went to teach at the [[University of Chicago]], but left shortly thereafter.

Adler eventually taught at Columbia University and was given an honorary doctorate.  His first work, ''Dialetic'' was published in 1927.  By 1930 Adler went to teach at the [[University of Chicago]], but left shortly thereafter.