https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2007/12/07/more_academic_fatuousness/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 02:42:30 -0400<![CDATA[The estimable Gary Shapiro of The New York Sun reported a day or two ago on another stupid academic conference, this one called &#8220;In Defense of Sloth&#8220;, which the organizers describe as &#8221; the most philosophical&#8221; of vices. Gary asked me for a comment on this latest example of academic fatuousness, which I duly provided. His report quotes me, but since I said a bit more, I thought I would post my entire comment here:]]>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 05:46:02 -0500<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2007/12/07/more_academic_fatuousness-n114422