Anthony Kronman is a philosopher, scholar, Yale Law School professor and former dean, and author of numerous books including “The Assault on American Excellence,” “After Disbelief: On Disenchantment, Disappointment, Eternity, and Joy,” and “Confessions of a Born-Again Pagan.” In this episode of “The Civil Discourse,” Kronman contemplates the tradition of excellence and aristocracy in cultural institutions; the social constraints of higher education trends; and the intersection of law and philosophy.

Recorded June 22, 2022 through virtual conferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic (Philadelphia, PA, USA). This episode is a production of Marketing & Media, Pennoni Honors College, Drexel University.

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