The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had by Susan Wise Bauer is a guide for individuals seeking to gain a comprehensive classical education. It provides a structured approach to self-study, exploring major works of fiction, autobiography, history, drama, poetry, and philosophy to enhance reading and critical thinking skills.

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Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

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3,724 ratings

73%

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Review Roundup

Bauer’s The Well-Educated Mind offers a structured guide to self-education through classic literature. Readers appreciate its comprehensive approach and clear guidelines. However, some find it overly rigid and dense for those new to the classics. Overall, it’s beneficial for motivated learners seeking guidance through historical and literary texts.

Who Should Read The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had?

A lifelong learner seeking structured self-education will enjoy The Well-Educated Mind. Similar to Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren's How to Read a Book, readers are guided through classic literature, history, and philosophy, providing intellectual enrichment akin to Adler's The Great Ideas.

4.0

3,724 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

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Book Details

Pages

432

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Genre

Classic Fiction

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Self-Improvement

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Philosophy

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