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The Value and Limits of Academic Speech - Philosophical, Political, and Legal Perspectives (Paperback)
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The Value and Limits of Academic Speech - Philosophical, Political, and Legal Perspectives (Paperback)
Series: Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy
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Free speech has been a historically volatile issue in higher
education. In recent years, however, there has been a surge of
progressive censorship on campus. This wave of censorship has been
characterized by the explosive growth of such policies as "trigger
warnings" for course materials; "safe spaces" where students are
protected from speech they consider harmful or distressing;
"micro-aggression" policies that often strongly discourage the use
of words that might offend sensitive individuals; new
"bias-reporting" programs that consist of different degrees of
campus surveillance; the "dis-invitation" of a growing list of
speakers, including many in the mainstream of American politics and
values; and the prominent "shouting down" or disruption of speakers
deemed inconsistent with progressive ideology. Not to be outdone,
external forces on the right are now engaging in social media
bullying of speakers and teachers whose views upset them. The
essays in this collection, written by prominent philosophers,
political scientists, sociologists, and legal scholars, examine the
issues at the forefront of the crisis of free speech in higher
education. The contributors address the broader historical,
cultural, legal, and normative contexts of the current crisis, and
take care to analyze the role of "due process" in protecting
academic freedom and individuals accused of misconduct.
Additionally, the volume is unique in that it advances practical
remedies to campus censorship, as the editors and many of the
contributors have participated in movements to remedy limitations
on free speech and open inquiry. The Value and Limits of Academic
Speech will educate academic professionals and informed citizens
about the phenomenon of progressive censorship and its implications
for higher education and the republic.
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