Response on Mark Edmundson's article

In a very persuasive article, Mark Edmundson criticizes college students for their lack of curiosity, courage to challenge professors, and inclination to accede to what he refers negatively as the "reigning generational style." According to Edmundson, college students are becoming increasingly devoid of intellectual curiosity--accepting professors arguments and biasas as universal truths. Further, he highlights what he believes has become a "consumer" college campus, noting the multiple avenues in which students can choose what works best for them--such as droping a class with a month left in the semester if they find it too challenging.

His second argument--"consumer" college campus--is in many ways representative of college today. Students have the means to recieve the professor they desire, a time of class that fits their schedule, and an extensive class selection from their respective major department. His first argument, however, although contains some validity, omits the fact that most professors today have such strong opinions, rightfully resulting in apprehensive students. Radical, closed-minded professors have little patience for students who think differently from them and its corollary is a fearful student who unregretfully does not seek to challenge other students and/or the professor.