Jonathan Haidt on a fragile generation of students

Matthew Reisz learns about the social and intellectual trends that are influencing a new campus culture

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September 6, 2018

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September 6, 2018

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Has a culture of 'shouting people down' replaced open debate on some university campuses?

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