West Point mission: “to educate, train & inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country; professional growth through a career as an officer; & a lifetime of selfless service to the Nation. 1/
Having been assigned as an instructor there, it’s also important to note they pride themselves on providing various views & experiences, teaching cadets not “what to think,” but “HOW to think.” 2/9
I’ve seen the course syllabus for the elective that is coming under fire from some & it looks fascinating. I would have signed up for it if I were a cadet today, as it present a wide variety of views & opportunities for discussion. 3/9
Also, an expert on Critical Race Theory recently stated the current debate has been helpful, as it’s caused those who knew nothing about this theory to look into it & most have garnered a better understanding of what it is and isn’t. 4/9
Knowledge is power, and it would be good for all to remind ourselves of Aristotle’s reminder that good communication is made of a balance of ethos, pathos, logos…logic, reason & passion. 5/9
Individuals are right to have opinions, but those should be based on an informed view. Emotion in opinion, without knowledge, is a dangerous thing. 6/9
Leaders especially must know how to communicate. And communication is not just what one says…it’s also what others hear, and that is advanced by body language, facial expression & tone of voice. 7/9
My points? Opening yourself to new ideas, doing intellectual analysis of arguments, and finding ways to inculcate & communicate views is important. That’s all. 8/9
Btw, I don’t always succeed in all this, but I try daily to keep these things in mind. 9/9
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