Robert M. Hutchins, (1899-1977) American educational philosopher, president (1929–1945) and chancellor (1945–1951) of the University of Chicago, and earlier dean of Yale Law School (1927–1929) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Robert M. Hutchins Quote “The death of democracy is not likely to be an assassination. It will be a slow extinction from apathy, indifference, and undernourishment.”Robert M. Hutchins ~ Robert M. Hutchins (1899-1977) American educational philosopher, president (1929–1945) and chancellor (1945–1951) of the University of Chicago, and earlier dean of Yale Law School (1927–1929)Great Books, 1954 Death Ratings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Robert M. Hutchins quote is found in these categories: Death quotes About Robert M. Hutchins Bio of Robert M. Hutchins Quotations by Robert M. Hutchins Books by/about Robert M. Hutchins Robert M. Hutchins videos Robert M. Hutchins on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Robert M. Hutchins