Prager University Comes to Ricochet
The just-published study by the California Association of Scholars concludes that Left-wing bias on all the campuses of the University of California is more pervasive than ever. And what is true in California is true nationally. Most American universities have become Leftist seminaries.
If Americans do not undo the intellectual and moral damage done by professors in the “social sciences,” our country will drift into historical amnesia – no University of California campus requires a single course in American history – and the moral confusion endemic to the Left.
To help undo this damage I started Prager University two years ago. Its intent is to present many of the finest minds in the world on every great issue of life – including economics, politics, morality, sexuality, psychology, history, religion – even happiness.
Aside from the quality of lecturers, what renders Prager U. unique are its use of internet-based video (through its own website using YouTube), very high quality illustrations to accompany the lecturer, and that every course is only five minutes long.
This is in recognition of a) the current power of video, b) that many people are so busy that they have little time beyond work and family, and c) that the present young generation often does not have the patience or inclination to read or to watch lengthy presentations on serious subjects.
We want to do right what the universities are doing wrong. They are unconscionably expensive; our courses are free. They teach students to hold America and its traditional values in contempt; we teach them how uniquely great they have been. They often use grad students to teach classes; we use the best minds in the world. They take months to propagandize; we offer wisdom in five minutes (Our motto is "give us five minutes and we'll give you a semester.")
I'm going to be regularly contributing at Ricochet because the people involved here are kindred spirits engaged in meaningful dialogue. I want Prager University to be a part of it.
Our newest course is called "The Welfare State and Selfish Society." In it, I call into question the conventional wisdom that says, "Free enterprise is the system that produces selfish people," and show how it is the welfare state that produces selfish people. Watch it. Share it with your friends. Leave me a comment and tell me what you think of our course.
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Aug '10
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Don't forget stereo equipment...
Oct '10
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Denis-Welcome, from a long-time fan of your show. I think your emphasis on clarity has the best chance of converting moderates to conservatism. ( By comparison, some talk show hosts only give red meat to the choir)
Dec '11
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The kettle calling the pot black.
Dennis Prager and James Lileks make it look so easy. Come on guys would you break a sweat sometimes. How do you do it James Lileks without a Alan or a Duane?
James Lileks: Oh. Great. I put up with his ineffable geniality and rabbinical disquisitions every day, as well his skill at boiling down a hot-button issue to a salient, damning example of the opposition's worldview.Three hours of that. Plus the empathy and the effortless command of radio dynamics.
And now he's here. I suppose we have to talk about honey and cigars now as well? Unless Alan forbids that here, too. · 46 minutes ago
May '10
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... fountain pens, and stereos.
Dec '11
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Don't forget photography :>)
May '10
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And a dribble of discussion about classical music. I still say Mahler beats Bruckner.
Apr '11
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Mr. Prager! Welcome! I've listened for years and, to echo others, I consider you a mentor.
Thank you for all you've done for the cause of reasoned debate, and by extension truth and liberty. You are one of the few truly indispensable Americans of our time.
Any chance of a Ricochet sponsored Cigar & Pen Podcast?
Jun '10
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Once more, I feel very fortunate to be a member of this distinguished Ricochet community. Welcome, Mr. Prager.
Dec '10
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Another Pragertopia subscriber/daily listener/fan welcomes you to this great forum!!!
Jun '10
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Dennis, you're the only radio talk show host that my wife enjoys listening to. Thanks for joining Ricochet, which has become my favorite site on the web. This place just keeps getting better and better.
Sep '10
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And late antiquity neoplatonists.
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Dennis Prager on Ricochet is definitely something for which I am grateful.
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Welcome, Sir! Fantastic material. It's concise, direct, and easily understood by the segment of the population that might decide the next election. And if they can't understand it,...we simply remind them of their civic duty to come out and vote on the first Wednesday in November.
Edited on April 6, 2012 at 7:00pmMay '10
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The resources of Ricochet could not be put to better use. Between Uncommon Knowledge and Prager U, Ricochet might be the single greatest conservative resource around.
May '10
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Mr. Prager was obviously waiting to put his upcoming book to bed before showing up here...
Apr '12
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Dennis;
Very nice presentation, however I submit that gratitude is based on humility and it's the lack of humility that leads to selfish, angry, and caustic character traits.
Sep '11
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Wow ! It is certainly a good Friday with this news !
Feb '12
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I just visited the Faculty page at prageruniversity.com.
I don't understand how you can call yourselves a University if you don't have a Vice-Provost for Diversity and Inclusion. But if that's what it takes to be a university, may you never be one.
Great to have you at Ricochet.Post Comment
Jun '10
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Another member of Pragertopia here. Thanks, Dennis, for all you do.
I am also a big fan of PragerU. I send your links to family and friends all the time. Much appreciated.
Apr '11
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And another member of Pragertopia here. No one does talk radio better than Dennis.