Excellent Sheep

In "Excellent Sheep," Yale professor William Deresiewicz critiques the intense pressure on students from a young age, highlighting how the obsession with perfect grades and prestigious applications stifles critical and creative thinking. He argues that the educational system's shift away from the humanities toward more "practical" subjects undermines students' ability to find purpose and innovate. Through real student experiences and insightful analysis, Deresiewicz calls for a transformative approach to higher education that prioritizes self-discovery and authentic success.