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The Assault on American Excellence,Used
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A New York Times Editors ChoiceThe former dean of Yale Law School argues that the feverish egalitarianism gripping college campuses today is out of place at institutions whose job is to prepare citizens to live in a vibrant democracy.In his tenure at Yale, Anthony Kronman has watched students march across campus to protest the names of buildings and seen colleagues resign over emails about Halloween costumes. He is no stranger to recent confrontations at American universities. But where many see only the suppression of free speech, the babying of students, and the drive to bury the imperfect parts of our history, Kronman recognizes in these oncampus clashes a threat to our democracy.As Kronman argues in The Assault on American Excellence, the founders of our nation learned over three centuries ago that in order for this country to have a robust democratic government, its citizens have to be trained to have tough skins, to make up their own minds, and to win arguments not on the basis of emotion but because their side is closer to the truth. In other words, to prepare people to choose good leaders, you need to turn them into smart fighters, people who can take hits and think clearly so theyre not manipulated by demagogues.Kronman is the first to tie todays campus debates back to the history of American values, drawing on luminaries like Alexis de Tocqueville and John Adams to show how these modern controversies threaten the best of our intellectual traditions. His tone is warm and optimistic, that of a humanist and a lover of the humanities who is passionate about educating students capable of living up to the demands of a thriving democracy.Incisive and wise, The Assault on American Excellence makes the radical argument that to graduate as good citizens, college students have to be tested in a system that isnt wholly focused on being good to them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'The Assault on American Excellence'? A: 'The Assault on American Excellence' argues that the current trend of egalitarianism in colleges undermines the preparation required for active citizenship in a democracy. Anthony Kronman emphasizes the need for students to develop resilience and critical thinking skills.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Anthony T. Kronman, who is the former dean of Yale Law School.
- Q: When was 'The Assault on American Excellence' published? A: 'The Assault on American Excellence' was published on August 20, 2019.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Assault on American Excellence' contain? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Assault on American Excellence' is available in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Ideologies & Doctrines'.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this book is a First Edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of free speech, the role of education in democracy, and the historical context of American values.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: 'The Assault on American Excellence' is aimed at readers interested in education, democracy, and the cultural debates surrounding college campuses.