Dr. Ron Hassner: Protecting Free Speech, Fostering Critical Thinking, and Promoting Respectful Dialogue on College Campuses

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Dr. Ron Hassner: Website | Email | UC Berkeley Political Science

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“A Call for Community on Campus” Joint Statement by Professor Hassner and Professor Bazian

University of California, Berkeley on LinkedIn: A call for community on campus 

Public Affairs Release

Teach Your Kids Podcast Episodes

• Dr. Gordon Neufeld on Redefining Parental Power & Connection
• Talking to Kids about War: Listening, Speaking, and Constructive Action

Teach Your Kids Blog Posts

• Nurturing Critical Thinkers - Teach Your Kids

Books and Articles

• Dr. Ron Hassner’s Books
  • Anatomy of Torture
  • Religion on the Battlefield
  • Religion in the Military Worldwide
  • War on Sacred Grounds
• Survey Unveiling Berkeley Undergraduates' Views on International Conflicts: Passion, ignorance, and teaching the Israeli-Palestinian conflict | Ron E. Hassner | The Blogs
• Arabs and Israelis: Conflict and peacemaking in the Middle East - Abdel Monem Said Aly, Shai Feldman, Khalil Shikaki / 
• California College Campuses Convulsed in Protest During Israel-Hamas War - The New York Times

Organizations

• Brandeis University
• Berkeley University
• The Palestinian Centre for Rapprochement Between People  (the organization where Manisha volunteered in 2001)

Related Resources

• Eye in the Sky (2015) - IMDb

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Time Codes

00:00:00 — Introduction: Manisha welcomes Dr. Ron Hassner

00:02:30 — Dr. Hassner delves into his academic journey, shedding light on his passion for Israeli studies and conflict resolution

00:05:00 — Exploring the unexpected value and potential of academic disagreements as a catalyst for deeper understanding 

00:07:15 — Dr. Hassner recounts a significant event that shaped his approach to addressing contentious issues within academia

00:10:00 — An in-depth discussion on how conflicting viewpoints in academia are inevitable and essential for intellectual growth

00:15:00 — A conversation on the unique role universities play in mediating conflicts and fostering a culture of peace and dialogue

00:18:45 — Examining how polarized environments affect academic discourse and the pursuit of truth

00:20:30 — Dr. Hassner reflects on his experiences of working collaboratively with colleagues holding opposing viewpoints

00:23:00 — A detailed analysis of a specific case study from Dr. Hassner's research, illustrating the complexities of academic debates

00:28:30 — Navigating Ideological Differences: Strategies and approaches for handling ideological differences in academic settings for productive outcomes

00:35:00 — A discussion on how to engage in productive academic conversations that bridge differences and foster learning

00:40:00 — Concluding Thoughts: Key takeaways and reflections from the discussion


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