Otto Bird Books

Otto Allen Bird was a professor and founding director of the General Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame. His scholarly work centered on the deep philosophical and literary significance of classical texts. As an editor of Great Ideas Today and a close collaborator with Mortimer Adler, he delved into the analysis of foundational Western thought. Bird's dedication to the Great Books shaped his approach to education, emphasizing critical engagement with enduring ideas for generations of students.