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Traditionally, our society has broadly agreed that the "good
university" should teach the intellectual skills students need to
become citizens who are intelligently critical of their own beliefs
and of the narratives presented politicians, society, the media,
and, indeed, universities themselves. The freedom to debate is
essential to the development of critical thought, but on university
campuses today free speech is increasingly restricted for fear of
causing "offense." In this daring and intrepid book, which was
originally withdrawn from publication by another publisher but is
now proudly presented by Academica Press, the famous intelligence
researcher James R. Flynn presents the underlying factors that have
circumscribed the range of ideas now tolerated in our institutions
of learning. Flynn studiously examines how universities effectively
censor teaching, how social and political activism effectively
censors its opponents, and how academics censor themselves and each
other. A Book Too Risky To Publish concludes that few universities
are now living up to their original mission to promote free inquiry
and unfettered critical thought. In an age marred by fake news and
ever increasing social and political polarization, this book makes
an impassioned argument for a return to critical thought in our
institutions of higher education.
Traditionally, our society has broadly agreed that the "good
university" should teach the intellectual skills students need to
become citizens who are intelligently critical of their own beliefs
and of the narratives presented politicians, society, the media,
and, indeed, universities themselves. The freedom to debate is
essential to the development of critical thought, but on university
campuses today free speech is increasingly restricted for fear of
causing "offense." In this daring and intrepid book, which was
originally withdrawn from publication by another publisher but is
now proudly presented by Academica Press, the famous intelligence
researcher James R. Flynn presents the underlying factors that have
circumscribed the range of ideas now tolerated in our institutions
of learning. Flynn studiously examines how universities effectively
censor teaching, how social and political activism effectively
censors its opponents, and how academics censor themselves and each
other. A Book Too Risky To Publish concludes that few universities
are now living up to their original mission to promote free inquiry
and unfettered critical thought. In an age marred by fake news and
ever increasing social and political polarization, this book makes
an impassioned argument for a return to critical thought in our
institutions of higher education.
The 'Flynn effect' is a surprising finding, identified by James R.
Flynn, that IQ test scores have significantly increased from one
generation to the next over the past century. Flynn now brings us
an exciting new book which aims to make sense of this rise in IQ
scores and considers what this tells us about our intelligence, our
minds and society. Are We Getting Smarter? features fascinating new
material on a variety of topics including the effects of
intelligence in the developing world; the impact of rising IQ
scores on the death penalty, cognitive ability in old age and the
language abilities of youth culture; as well as controversial
topics of race and gender. He ends with the message that assessing
IQ goes astray if society is ignored. As IQ scores continue to rise
into the twenty-first century, particularly in the developing
world, the 'Flynn effect' marches on.
'Beyond Patriotism' argues that some millions of Americans have
become 'post-national' people who put the good of humanity ahead of
patriotism or national honour. It discusses the decisions that led
them from the Vietnamese War, to the attempt to put Pol Pot back
into power, to the sanctions against Iraq.
One of the principal moral and psychological problems of our time
is whether humane ideals can be defended. Loss of faith in the
objectivity of ethics has encouraged a sense of hopelessness. The
notion that no ideal is better than any other, that a humane
commitment has no rational advantage over Nietzsche's contempt for
ordinary people, has been accused of leaving our civilization
without self-confidence or a purpose. James R. Flynn rejects
attempts to salvage ethical objectivity as futile and
counterproductive. Instead, he uses philosophical analysis to
demonstrate the relevance of logic and evidence to moral debate. He
then uses modern social science to refute racists, Social
Darwinists, Nietzsche, and the meritocracy thesis of "The Bell
Curve." Flynn concludes that the great post-Enlightenment
project--justice for all races and classes, the reduction of
inequality, and the abolition of privilege--retains its moral
dignity and relevance.
The 'Flynn effect' is a surprising finding, identified by James R.
Flynn, that IQ test scores have significantly increased from one
generation to the next over the past century. Flynn now brings us
an exciting new book which aims to make sense of this rise in IQ
scores and considers what this tells us about our intelligence, our
minds and society. Are We Getting Smarter? features fascinating new
material on a variety of topics including the effects of
intelligence in the developing world; the impact of rising IQ
scores on the death penalty, cognitive ability in old age and the
language abilities of youth culture; as well as controversial
topics of race and gender. He ends with the message that assessing
IQ goes astray if society is ignored. As IQ scores continue to rise
into the twenty-first century, particularly in the developing
world, the 'Flynn effect' marches on.
Ever since the publication of Race, IQ, and Jensen (1980),
Professor James R. Flynn has been the most respected critic of the
notion that the IQ gap between black and white Americans is genetic
in origin. This new book is a must for those who want to be up to
date with that debate. He also offers an alternative to the vision
of American society popularized by The Bell Curve. His overriding
purpose is to rearm American idealism with new ideas. Where have
all the Liberals Gone? addresses all those who want "something
better than a foreign policy that provokes disgust, a domestic
politics with neither the vision nor the resources to promote the
common good, and a foolish relativism that reduces all ideals to
the lowest common denominator." Professor Flynn analyzes the black
marriage market, the case for affirmative action, the folly of
Iraq, and the liberal failure of will. He traces the history of
American idealism from Jefferson to the followers of Leo Strauss.
The book ends with a powerful defense of humane ideals and human
autonomy. Social scientists, philosophers, and the general public
will find this book exciting, unique and the style clear and
attractive.
The 'Flynn effect' refers to the massive increase in IQ test scores
over the course of the twentieth century. Does it mean that each
generation is more intelligent than the last? Does it suggest how
each of us can enhance our own intelligence? Professor Flynn is
finally ready to give his own views. He asks what intelligence
really is and gives a surprising and illuminating answer. This
expanded paperback edition includes three important new essays. The
first contrasts the art of writing cognitive history with the
science of measuring intelligence and reports data. The second
outlines how we might get a complete theory of intelligence, and
the third details Flynn's reservations about Gardner's theory of
multiple intelligences. A fascinating book that bridges the gulf
separating our minds from those of our ancestors a century ago, and
makes an important contribution to our understanding of human
intelligence.
The 'Flynn effect' refers to the massive increase in IQ test scores
over the course of the twentieth century. Does it mean that each
generation is more intelligent than the last? Does it suggest how
each of us can enhance our own intelligence? Professor Flynn is
finally ready to give his own views. He asks what intelligence
really is and gives a surprising and illuminating answer. This
expanded paperback edition includes three important new essays. The
first contrasts the art of writing cognitive history with the
science of measuring intelligence and reports data. The second
outlines how we might get a complete theory of intelligence, and
the third details Flynn's reservations about Gardner's theory of
multiple intelligences. A fascinating book that bridges the gulf
separating our minds from those of our ancestors a century ago, and
makes an important contribution to our understanding of human
intelligence.
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