![]() In his The New York Times review of the book (which focuses on elite universities) Thomas Chatterton Williams wrote: If we are going to beat back the regressive populism, mendacity and hyperpolarization in which we are currently mired, we are going to need an educated citizenry fluent in a wise and universal liberalism. On, 287 customers gave it a composite rating of 4.7 out of 5. Cornel West co-authored a positive blurb for The Coddling of the American Mind. Prospects for establishing compassionate policies supported by super-majorities of the American people will fade. ![]() Until activists stop being so defensive and learn to be more self-critical, they’ll continue to undermine massive popular action. Condescending authoritarianism across the political spectrum sows division. Many conservatives also violate their own principles. But Weigel’s review illustrates the problem Lukianoff and Haidt document: leftists often violate liberal principles. ![]() Numerous well-credentialed pundits lauded the essay for having “eviscerated” and “systematically demolished” the book. By Wade Lee Hudson Google’s top result for reviews of The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt is Moira Weigel’s scathing criticism published by The Guardian. ![]()
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