Quote by George Will

A society that thinks the choice between ways of living is just a choice between equally eligible 'lifestyles' turns universities into academic cafeterias offering junk food for the mind.

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Summary

This quote criticizes a society that views lifestyle choices as merely a matter of personal preference, rather than recognizing the potential consequences and implications they might have. By equating all lifestyles as equally valid, it suggests that universities, similar to cafeterias providing unhealthy junk food, offer intellectually unsatisfying and intellectually devoid options. The quote implies that this mindset neglects the importance of critical thinking, meaningful education, and the pursuit of knowledge in favor of shallow and superficial indulgences.

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By George Will

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