Book · 2021 · Political Science
God and Man at Yale
The Superstitions of 'Academic Freedom'
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You can go back to, it's kind of an urtext for many small C conservatives, is William F. Buckley's "God and Man at Yale". It was written in 1950 or '51 or '52, or very early '50s. That's 70 years ago.
What they say about it
- Foundational conservative text“an urtext for many small c conservatives”2
- Critique of higher education“criticizing higher education”2
The best things said about it
One of the earth Texs of criticizing higher education is is William F Buckley's God and man at Yale written the early early 1950s.
William F Buckley wrote God man in Yale 70 years ago and exactly none of of the Republican party's political Capital has ever been Advanced.
He launched his career and the conservative movement with a book called God and Man at Yale.
Michael Knowles The Rubin Report · Jun 2021 Where and when it comes up
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Why people recommend it
God and Man at Yale by William F. Buckley Jr. is a foundational conservative text that famously criticizes higher education for fostering secularism and political bias. The book launched Buckley's career and served as a major urtext for modern conservative thought regarding academic institutions. Ross Douthat brought up the historical book on Interesting Times to illustrate that contemporary conservative arguments concerning ideological conformity on college campuses have persisted for decades. Gilbert Cruz mentioned the publication on The Book Review while reflecting on Buckley's institutional background and his lasting imprint on intellectual life. Stephen Blackwood referenced the work multiple times across appearances on The Rubin Report, identifying it as an essential historical text for small-c conservatives who wish to understand the long-standing structural problems plaguing higher education since the early 1950s. Inez Stepman similarly cited the book on Timcast IRL to critique the modern Republican party's historical failure to enact meaningful reforms within the American education system despite decades of warnings. Michael Knowles also highlighted the volume on The Rubin Report, emphasizing its role in establishing both the National Review founder's career and the intellectual framework of the modern conservative movement.
Every mention
Stephen Blackwood one of the earth Texs of criticizing higher education is is William F Buckley's God and man at Yale written… 2
“one of the earth Texs of criticizing higher education is is William F Buckley's God and man at Yale written the early early 1950s”
“You can go back to, it's kind of an urtext for many small C conservatives, is William F. Buckley's "God and Man at Yale". It was written in 1950 or '51 or '52, or very early '50s. That's 70 years ago.”
Gilbert Cruz that's a good moment to just pivot quickly to Buckley because we associate him so much with the institution… 1
“that's a good moment to just pivot quickly to Buckley because we associate him so much with the institutions that he attended of course God and man at Yale”
Inez Stepman William F Buckley wrote God man in Yale 70 years ago and exactly none of of the Republican party's politica… 1
“William F Buckley wrote God man in Yale 70 years ago and exactly none of of the Republican party's political Capital has ever been Advanced”
Michael Knowles william f buckley jr founder of the the modern conservative movement he founder of national review right he… 1
“william f buckley jr founder of the the modern conservative movement he founder of national review right he he launched his career and the conservative movement with a book called god and man at yale”
Ross Douthat one that’s been going on since William F Buckley first emerged on the political scene and wrote God and man… 1
“one that’s been going on since William F Buckley first emerged on the political scene and wrote God and man at Yale.”
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“But I would say on the negative side, the young people who are showing up now to Republican events like they are opting in because they like Donald Trump with the exception of like a handful of super nerds who are still like reading God and Man at Yale. And I love those super nerds; I love them.”