Universities Have Betrayed Their Own Purpose - Heather Mac Donald
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Universities and the Culture of Censorship
This chapter critiques the failure of universities to fulfill their roles as advocates for knowledge and free expression, highlighting a pervasive culture of censorship that stifles diverse viewpoints. It reflects on historical shifts within academia, particularly the increased power of students over faculty, and discusses how modern educational philosophies have overshadowed traditional values. The speakers lament the decline of critical discourse and the abdication of responsibility by university leadership in the face of growing political influence on campus.
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