Bruce S. Thornton

About the Author

Bruce S. Thornton is a distinguished classicist and cultural critic whose incisive scholarship illuminates the intersections of ancient wisdom and contemporary folly. A professor emeritus of classics and humanities at California State University, Fresno, Thornton has long been a provocative voice in public discourse, challenging the erosion of rational thought in modern society. His work dissects the pervasive spread of ideological distortions and pseudointellectualism that undermine truth and clarity. In 'Plagues of the Mind: The New Epidemic of False Knowledge,' he masterfully exposes how false narratives infiltrate education, media, and politics, urging a return to rigorous intellectual standards. Thornton's essays and books continue to provoke and enlighten, defending the humanist tradition against the tides of relativism and misinformation.