Just published: Simone Sepe’s “Culture of Fragility,” published on May 2, 2023 in First Things, highlights the challenges currently faced by higher education in equipping students for the complexities of our world.

Simone Sepe, Chester H. Smith Professor of Law and Finance at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and a Freedom Center Faculty member, argues that aversion to contentious discussions restricts open dialogue, impairs collective decision-making, and endangers educators’ ability to prepare students for societal intricacies. When the primary objective is merely to prevent discomfort for others, it gives rise to a self-dependent reality that ultimately erodes individual character and potentially increases our vulnerability to life’s harsh realities.
Read the full article: “Culture of Fragility” in First Things.