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Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation Of The American Elite And The Way To A Meaningful Life
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A Groundbreaking Manifesto For People Searching For The Kind Of Insight On Leading, Thinking, And Living That Elite Schools Should Bebut Arentproviding.As A Professor At Yale, Bill Deresiewicz Saw Something That Troubled Him Deeply. His Students, Some Of The Nations Brightest Minds, Were Adrift When It Came To The Big Questions: How To Think Critically And Creatively, And How To Find A Sense Of Purpose.Excellent Sheep Takes A Sharp Look At The Highpressure Conveyor Belt That Begins With Parents And Counselors Who Demand Perfect Grades And Culminates In The Skewed Applications Deresiewicz Saw Firsthand As A Member Of Yales Admissions Committee. As Schools Shift Focus From The Humanities To Practical Subjects Like Economics And Computer Science, Students Are Losing The Ability To Think In Innovative Ways. Deresiewicz Explains How College Should Be A Time For Selfdiscovery, When Students Can Establish Their Own Values And Measures Of Success, So They Can Forge Their Own Path. He Addresses Parents, Students, Educators, And Anyone Who'S Interested In The Direction Of American Society, Featuring Quotes From Real Students And Graduates He Has Corresponded With Over The Years, Candidly Exposing Where The System Is Broken And Clearly Presenting Solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Excellent Sheep? A: The main theme of Excellent Sheep is the critique of elite education and its failure to adequately prepare students for meaningful lives. The author, Bill Deresiewicz, explores how the pressure for perfect grades and success in practical subjects can lead to a lack of critical thinking and self-discovery among students.
- Q: Who is the author of Excellent Sheep? A: The author of Excellent Sheep is William Deresiewicz, a former professor at Yale University, who shares insights from his experiences with students and the admissions process.
- Q: What type of binding does Excellent Sheep have? A: Excellent Sheep is available in a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in Excellent Sheep? A: Excellent Sheep has a total of 256 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of its themes and arguments.
- Q: When was Excellent Sheep published? A: Excellent Sheep was published on August 19, 2014.
- Q: What are the key issues addressed in Excellent Sheep? A: Key issues addressed in Excellent Sheep include the pressures of academic success, the shift away from humanities education, and the importance of fostering critical and creative thinking in students.
- Q: Is Excellent Sheep suitable for educators and parents? A: Yes, Excellent Sheep is suitable for educators and parents, as it provides insights into the educational system and suggestions for fostering a more meaningful and purposeful learning environment for students.
- Q: What makes Excellent Sheep a groundbreaking manifesto? A: Excellent Sheep is considered a groundbreaking manifesto because it challenges conventional ideas about education, success, and personal fulfillment, advocating for a more introspective and values-driven approach to learning.
- Q: Can Excellent Sheep help students find their purpose? A: Yes, Excellent Sheep aims to help students find their purpose by encouraging self-discovery and critical thinking, offering guidance on how to establish personal values and measures of success.
- Q: What is the edition of Excellent Sheep? A: The edition of Excellent Sheep is listed as 'Edition Unstated,' indicating that it is not a specific reprint or special edition.