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God and Man at Yale: The Superstitions of “Academic Freedom” Audiobook
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This is the book that launched Buckley's career—and a movement. As a young recent graduate, Buckley took on Yale's professional and administrative staffs, citing their hypocritical withdrawal from the tenets upon which the institution was built. Yale was founded on the belief that God exists, and thus virtue and individualism represent immutable cornerstones of education. But when Buckley wrote this scathing expos├®, the institution had made an about-face: Yale was expounding collectivism and agnosticism. This classic work shows Buckley as he ever was: dauntless, venturesome, bold, and valiant.
More than half a century later, experience the extraordinary work that began the modern conservative movement.
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"Published in the 1950s, Buckley's famous work is still relevant today. It is the first place readers should turn to for a look at liberalism in America's elite universities."
— Shawn (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Still correct and prophetic. It defines the conservative revolt against socialism and atheism on campus and in the culture and reconciles the alleged conflict between capitalist and religious conservatives.”
— George Gilder, National Review, “100 Best Nonfiction Books of the Century” -
“William F. Buckley’s book with the brilliant title, God and Man at Yale, will kick up a glorious controversy…Brilliant, sincere, well-informed, keenly reasoned, and exciting to read.”
— American Mercury -
“A critique written in love.”
— Yale Alumni magazine
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National Review’s 100 Best Nonfiction Books of the Century
God and Man at Yale Listener Reviews
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" RIP William F. Buckley. I can't say I agreed with the guy very often, but I have to respect him. "
— Kate, 7/9/2013 -
" The book which revitalized the Conservative movement, by one of the most erudite men of our time. "
— Curtiss, 6/15/2013 -
" It's a "burn book" written by a 1950s WASP. Much less exciting than it sounds. "
— Adam, 11/15/2012 -
" Meh... and I even studied with some of the people he wrote about. Not much that is relevant to the modern reader. "
— Kirk, 8/10/2012 -
" Found it hard to follow at times. "
— Jane, 6/13/2012 -
" The blueprint for the modern conservative movement. Brilliant, and quite simply one of my favorite all time books! "
— Atchisson, 9/23/2011 -
" Illuminating, with great writing. "
— Taylor, 9/22/2011 -
" I am totally captivated with William F. Buckley! Wordsmiths and intellectual beyond compare! "
— Gina, 2/6/2011 -
" This book is a portent of years of bloated idiocy to come. "
— Steven, 12/31/2010 -
" A frustrating read from early in a right-winger's early career. "
— Gerry, 7/30/2010 -
" I read this as an historical timepiece following the death of William F. Buckley not as part of a political statement or as some historical nod to Yale. Keeping this in mind, it lives up to its name and stands the test of time. "
— Geoffrey, 7/24/2010 -
" This book is a portent of years of bloated idiocy to come. "
— Steven, 5/4/2010 -
" Illuminating, with great writing. "
— LJh*, 1/24/2010 -
" I read this as an historical timepiece following the death of William F. Buckley not as part of a political statement or as some historical nod to Yale. Keeping this in mind, it lives up to its name and stands the test of time. "
— Geoffrey, 7/12/2009 -
" Meh... and I even studied with some of the people he wrote about. Not much that is relevant to the modern reader. "
— Kirk, 5/12/2008 -
" The book which revitalized the Conservative movement, by one of the most erudite men of our time. "
— Curtiss, 4/27/2008 -
" Oh, to immanentize the eschaton! <br/> <br/>"When can their glory fade? <br/>O the wild charge they made! <br/>All the world wondered. <br/>Honour the charge they made! <br/>Honour the Light Brigade, <br/>Noble six hundred!" "
— Kris, 3/28/2008 -
" The blueprint for the modern conservative movement. Brilliant, and quite simply one of my favorite all time books! "
— Atchisson, 1/31/2008
About William F. Buckley
William F. Buckley Jr. (1925–2008)—a syndicated columnist, author, editor, television host, and adventurer—was the founder of National Review and the host of the Emmy Award–winning Firing Line, the longest-running public affairs program in television history with a single host. Buckley was the award-winning author of many bestsellers, starting with God and Man at Yale.
About Michael Edwards
Michael Edwards is a playwright and director from Baltimore.