Logic was once a cornerstone of education. Before the 20th century, students studied logic as a standalone subject—a rigorous discipline that honed their ability to reason, spot contradictions, and dissect arguments. In early America, logic held a prominent place in the curriculum. Northern colleges like Harvard prioritized it, with figures like Benjamin Franklin authoring logic […]
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How far is too far at a university graduation? At my graduation from the University of Chicago Divinity School in May 2024, amidst a downpour of punishing proportions, pro-Palestinian students booed President Paul Alivisatos, engaged in call and response chants in the middle of speeches, and then, to my relief, walked out en masse. These […]
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