{"product_id":"how-to-read-a-book-by-mortimer-j-adler-charles-van-doren-premium-books","title":"How To Read A Book by Mortimer J. Adler |Charles Van Doren [Premium Books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"148\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eHow to Read a Book\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMortimer J. Adler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharles Van Doren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic guide that teaches readers how to read more effectively and deeply. The book explains that reading is an active skill that can be improved through practice and method, rather than a passive activity. It outlines four levels of reading: elementary, inspectional (skimming and previewing), analytical (thorough understanding), and syntopical (comparing multiple texts on the same topic). The authors provide practical techniques such as asking questions while reading, identifying the author’s arguments, and critically evaluating ideas. They also emphasize that different types of books—fiction, history, science, and philosophy—require different reading approaches. Overall, the book aims to help readers become more thoughtful, critical, and independent learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1487\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eAbout the authors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1487\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMortimer J. Adler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was a prominent philosopher, educator, and advocate of liberal education, known for promoting the “Great Books” approach to learning. \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharles Van Doren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was a writer, editor, and academic who collaborated with Adler on several educational projects. Together, they focused on making complex intellectual ideas accessible to general readers, encouraging lifelong learning and critical thinking. Their work has had a lasting influence on education and reading practices worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45714648432826,"sku":"3812XP5HD-New","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/HOWTOREADABOOK_d090afc1-6069-4f89-8aa7-28f2eb0138b5.jpg?v=1773822018","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/how-to-read-a-book-by-mortimer-j-adler-charles-van-doren-premium-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}