This is a worthy collection of essays dealing with the crisis of education, bearing on the teaching of the history of Western civilization, and the significance of its resources for civic learning today. The editor has done first-rate work in bringing together insightful contributors who offer engaging and thoughtful reflections on the important issues at stake. Dealing with educational and civic issues of both urgency and consequence for our world today, it is warmly recommended.

William Desmond, David Cook Chair in Philosophy, Villanova University; Thomas A.F. Kelly Visiting Chair in Philosophy, Maynooth University, Ireland; and professor of philosophy emeritus, Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven, Belgium

In Western Civilization and the Academy, Bradley Watson assembles an impressive and diverse array of voices to address the role that higher education has played in the decline—and possible revitalization—of what was once called with sincerity Western civilization. This sparkling collection of essays will change the way you think about the future.

Michael P. Foley, Baylor University