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Cracks in the Ivory Tower: The Moral Mess of Higher Education,Used
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Academics extol highminded ideals, such as serving the common good and promoting social justice. Universities aim to be centers of learning that find the best and brightest students, treat them fairly, and equip them with the knowledge they need to lead better lives.But as Jason Brennan and Phillip Magness show in Cracks in the Ivory Tower, American universities fall far short of this ideal. At almost every level, they find that students, professors, and administrators are guided by selfinterest rather than ethical concerns. College bureaucratic structures also often incentivize and reward bad behavior, while disincentivizing and even punishing good behavior. Most students, faculty, and administrators are out to serve themselves and pass their costs onto others.The problems are deep and pervasive: most academic marketing and advertising is semifraudulent. To justify their own pay raises and higher budgets, administrators hire expensive and unnecessary staff. Faculty exploit students for tuition dollars through gened requirements. Students hardly learn anything and cheating is pervasive. At every level, academics disguise their pursuit of selfinterest with highfaluting moral language.Marshaling an array of data, Brennan and Magness expose many of the ethical failings of academia and in turn reshape our understanding of how such high power institutions run their business. Everyone knows academia is dysfunctional. Brennan and Magness show the problems are worse than anyone realized. Academics have only themselves to blame.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Cracks in the Ivory Tower'? A: 'Cracks in the Ivory Tower' examines the ethical issues within American higher education, highlighting how self-interest often overshadows the ideals of serving the common good and promoting social justice.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Jason Brennan and Phillip Magness, who provide a critical perspective on the moral failings of academia.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Cracks in the Ivory Tower' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability for long-term use.
- Q: When was 'Cracks in the Ivory Tower' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2019.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the conflicts of interest in academia, the impact of bureaucratic structures on ethical behavior, and the pervasive issues of cheating and exploitation in higher education.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that this book targets? A: The book primarily targets educators, students, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the challenges and ethical dilemmas in higher education.
- Q: Does the book provide data to support its claims? A: Yes, Brennan and Magness marshal an array of data to highlight the ethical failings within academia, reinforcing their arguments throughout the book.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the dysfunctions of academia, the motivations of students and faculty, and a critical understanding of how higher education institutions operate.