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Complaints about social justice initiatives and suggestions for raising wiser children from "The Coddling of the American Mind"
53:08 - 59:17 (06:09)
The authors of "The Coddling of the American Mind" complain about social justice initiatives and encourage the raising of wiser children through practical and conceptual principles. However, their arguments seem to rely more on anecdotes than data.
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The podcast hosts discuss various complaints they have with the book, "The Coddling of the American Mind," including its criticisms of social justice initiatives and abstract principles for raising children, but also acknowledge learning about the decline in children's independence.
53:08 - 55:59 (02:50)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss various complaints they have with the book, "The Coddling of the American Mind," including its criticisms of social justice initiatives and abstract principles for raising children, but also acknowledge learning about the decline in children's independence.
ChapterComplaints about social justice initiatives and suggestions for raising wiser children from "The Coddling of the American Mind"
EpisodeThe Coddling Of The American Mind
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The arguments against disinviting campus speakers are often based on straw man arguments and reliant on strings of anecdotes rather than data.
55:59 - 59:17 (03:17)
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The arguments against disinviting campus speakers are often based on straw man arguments and reliant on strings of anecdotes rather than data. It is important to assess each situation individually and consider if disinviting the speaker is appropriate in order to maintain free speech on campus.