The Coddling of the American Mind by Haidt and Lukianoff

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What is the The Coddling of the American Mind by Haidt and Lukianoff?

Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff diagnose three Great Untruths shaping campus culture and trace the psychological and societal harm these ideas cause. Essential reading for parents, educators, and policy makers concerned about youth mental health trends and the changing climate of higher education.

What are the pros?

  • Rigorous evidence-based argument
  • Cross-disciplinary combining psychology and sociology
  • Constructive recommendations beyond critique

What are the cons?

  • Some may find the framing politically charged
  • Focuses primarily on US higher education

Tags: books, psychology, education, sociology, non-fiction

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