The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
by Jonathan Haidt, Greg Lukianoff
Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff investigate how certain ideas and practices may be contributing to increased anxiety and reduced resilience among young adults.
About This Book
The Coddling of the American Mind examines trends in higher education and parenting that may be influencing how young people respond to challenges.
Authors Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff discuss concepts such as safetyism and the impact of certain cognitive distortions on emotional resilience.
The book draws on psychological research and campus case studies to explore shifts in attitudes toward speech, risk, and disagreement.
It considers how these patterns might affect mental health, intellectual development, and the ability to navigate differing viewpoints.
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