the Coddling of American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure

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The Coddling of the American Mind" is a thought-provoking book that explores the current state of American culture, specifically the rise of a culture of safetyism, which has led to the coddling of young minds. Written by Johnson Andrew, this book delves deep into the concept of "political correctness" and the impact it has had on society as a whole. The authors argue that a generation of young people is being raised with a mindset that is overly sensitive, prone to anxiety and depression, and intolerant of differing viewpoints. They explore how this mindset has come about, including the role that social media, college campuses, and parenting practices have played in shaping it. Johnson Andrew also provides practical advice on how to combat the negative effects of this culture of safetyism, emphasizing the importance of free speech, intellectual diversity, and open dialogue in fostering resilience and independence of thought. Drawing on cutting-edge research and their own personal experiences, the authors make a compelling case for why we must challenge this coddling of the American mind and embrace a culture that values intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and free expression.

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Pagina's: 352, Paperback, Penguin Books Ltd (UK)