Summary & Analysis of The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure: A Guide to the Book by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt (Unabridged‪)‬

In their best-selling book, The Coddling of the American Mind, Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt explore the culture of fragility and safetyism that has invaded American universities since 2013 and the underlying causes behind it. 

(Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

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Synopsis of the original book
A guide to the three Great Untruths
Detailed retellings of the incidences infecting American college campuses
Six drivers of the "culture of safetyism"
Actionable advice to fight the Great Untruths at home and in school
An in-depth editorial review
Background on Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt


About the original book: In The Coddling of the American Mind, Lukianoff and Haidt explore in detail the rise in the disinivtation of guest speakers at college campuses, the outbreak of violent protests, and the heightened sensitivity of students in a culture of "safetyism" that has spread nationwide. They present three great untruths that have led to this phenomenon, delve into the causes behind them, and provide actionable advice for the future. Whether you're a student, a parent, or a citizen concerned for the political divisiveness taking over the country, 

The Coddling of the American Mind provides real answers to the issues facing the nation today. 

DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, The Coddling of the American Mind. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way.