After Harold Bloom died in October 2019, E. D. Hirsch told a story from the early 1960s, when they were assistant professors of English at Yale. They both had lived not far from campus, and Hirsch frequently spotted Bloom walking past his house and joined him for a stroll to the office. They had . . . . Continue Reading »
To reclaim the distinctiveness of the Catholic university, we must be intentional about developing the “atmospheric culture” of a place like Oxford in the 14th century. Continue Reading »
Cambridge faculty are in a fight for true protections for freedom of speech. Continue Reading »
The sort of conflicts that have occurred at other colleges and universities at last came to Northwestern. Continue Reading »
We wish to offer some advice to college students in these times of strife and polarization. Continue Reading »
Liberals expect radicals to play by liberal rules, but liberal fairness is the specific target of the radical onslaught. Continue Reading »
Today’s college students no longer know what it means to live or die well. Continue Reading »
Since the end of World War II, American conservatism has been characterized by a three-pronged coalition. The first prong emphasizes the virtues of a free economy, the second a strong military, and the third a faith, family, and flag social conservatism. The three prongs endure today, but they are . . . . Continue Reading »
Imagine that you recently discovered a book titled How Cancer Works, written by a respected professor from a prominent university. He promises to explain the disease and tell you how to avoid getting it. You would doubtless be interested. Cancer is, after all, an awful thing. With enthusiasm, . . . . Continue Reading »
On this episode, Greg Lukianoff and Mark discuss the “The Coddling of the American Mind.”
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