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God and man at Yale
the superstitions of "academic freedom"
Book • 1951
Written in 1951, God and Man at Yale is a critical examination of Yale University's undergraduate education by William F. Buckley Jr., who had just graduated from the institution.
The book argues that Yale's faculty were undermining the university's founding ethos of Christian humanism by promoting atheism, collectivism, and Keynesian economics.
Buckley criticized specific courses and professors for their hostility to religion and individualism, suggesting that this was a betrayal of the values held by Yale's alumni.
The book is considered a seminal work in the American conservative movement and had a significant impact on Buckley's career and public profile.
The book argues that Yale's faculty were undermining the university's founding ethos of Christian humanism by promoting atheism, collectivism, and Keynesian economics.
Buckley criticized specific courses and professors for their hostility to religion and individualism, suggesting that this was a betrayal of the values held by Yale's alumni.
The book is considered a seminal work in the American conservative movement and had a significant impact on Buckley's career and public profile.
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Mentioned in 22 episodes
Mentioned by 
Melissa Murray as the author of the book in the 60s about moral relativism in the Ivy League and whatever.
Melissa Murray as the author of the book in the 60s about moral relativism in the Ivy League and whatever.
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9-0, but Make It Complicated
Mentioned by the podcast hosts when discussing his influence on conservative politics.
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Antisemitism, The Antioch Declaration, & Ogden
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John Brito when discussing tension between conservatives and elite educational institutions in America.
John Brito when discussing tension between conservatives and elite educational institutions in America.
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Ivy beleaguer: Harvard hung out to dry
Matthew Continetti references it while discussing the book review writing advice he received from 
Jonah Goldberg .
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Conservatism, if You Can Keep It
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Jonah Goldberg when discussing the lack of attention given to Woodrow Wilson in early conservative writings.
Jonah Goldberg when discussing the lack of attention given to Woodrow Wilson in early conservative writings.28 snips
An Even Longer March Through the Institutions
Mentioned by Christopher Rufo when discussing the corruption of universities.
28 snips
Christopher Rufo: On Civil Liberties, the American Founding, Academic Freedom, and More
Mentioned when applying the line of thinking to higher education.
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May 24, 2025
Mentioned by Michael Knowles in the context of a discussion about the conservative movement and its origins.
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Michael Knowles Live at YAF - "Ordo Amoris: The Hierarchy of Political Love"
Mentioned by 
John Prideaux when discussing the historical tensions between conservatives and elite educational institutions in America.
John Prideaux when discussing the historical tensions between conservatives and elite educational institutions in America.22 snips
Ivy beleaguer: Harvard hung out to dry
Mentioned by Mike Cosper while discussing the leftward drift of academia, comparing it to Buckley's observations.
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The Fate of the University with Yuval Levin
Mentioned by Albert Mohler, Jr. as a seminal book in American conservative thought.
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Is Christianity Obsolete? — A Conversation with Professor Christian Smith
Mentioned by Lawrence Perelman as the book that made Buckley famous, discussing religion and faith in Ivy League schools.
William F. Buckley, American Impresario w/ Lawrence Perelman
Mentioned by Brad Onishi as a significant conservative political thinker and friend of Brent Bozell, author of "God and Man at Yale."
The Obscure French Priest Who Explains Christian Trumpism Like No One Else
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Eli Lake as Buckley's first book, which exposed his views on Yale's secularism and collectivism.
Eli Lake as Buckley's first book, which exposed his views on Yale's secularism and collectivism.
The Buckley Stops Here: Trump And The Death of Conservative Civility
Mentioned by Sam Tannenhaus as still probably the most influential book or attack written about the modern university.
Firing Line, Then and Now - Special Guests US Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Author Sam Tanenhaus
