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The writer was stunned by how much higher education in the US has deteriorated over the years. Our supposedly long-standing academic institutions have turned into Petri dishes of revisionism, Marxism-inspired dogma, and woke ideology.
There is no end in sight to this madness.
Colin Pearce, a conservative academic who was passionate about the study of capitalism, is retiring from his position at the Clemson Institute. He is leaving with a heavy heart.
According to him, the solution to the modern university's problems is a cure for the diseases that afflict it. This includes the demands of the corporate sector and political pressure.
The professor explained that the increasing demand for credentials from the corporate sector is driving the need for more students with these credentials. Also, the political pressure is forcing universities to align themselves with the opinions of the masses.
He claims that the university's previous resistance against these forces has already dissolved.
According to the professor, radical politics is flourishing in America's universities, and this is mainly the work of radical professors who prioritize indoctrination over learning.
During his time at the university, Pearce taught a wide range of political courses. These included American political thought, comparative politics, international relations, and political terrorism.
He also believes that humanistic learning is a vital component of a successful education.
The executive director of the institute that studies capitalism, C. Bradley Thompson, praised the work of Pearce for his dedication to truth-seeking.
Retiring Conservative Professor Has 'Cure for the Diseases Which Ail' the No-Longer-Hallowed Halls of Academia – RedState https://t.co/O7qYpNP7ol
— Bobby (@PoolPla06596725) August 7, 2023
For many years, he has been a part of the university's Lyceum Program, where he taught about the most significant things in life. He is also known for his dedication to the pursuit of truth. This is a quality that he shares with Socrates, and he will be hard to replace.
Such professors as Petri Pearce demonstrate that they prioritize truth-seeking and the fostering of learning through humanistic methods. Unfortunately, we are seeing the opposite in many universities today. They are suppressing conservative thought, rewriting history, and teaching Marxist ideas such as Critical Race Theory.
According to him, there is a huge undereducation and lack of knowledge among today's high school students. In addition, the modern undergraduate students lack the necessary knowledge about geography, history, politics, and more. It's no wonder that they find it hard to read James Madison's Federalist 10.
The deteriorating condition of higher education in the US is truly alarming. It is time for a serious overhaul of the academic environment to restore a more balanced and intellectually stimulating learning environment. Unfortunately, Professor Pearce's retirement doesn't signify the end of the fight against the radicalization that is taking place in our universities.
