The dubious value of value-neutrality

Article Abstract:

Some American universities are beginning to reevaluate the intellectual atmosphere on campus following complaints about the repressing of students' political ideas. However, it is argued that institutions should aim not for value-neutrality, but for 'value-liberality', where many divergent ideas are heard and discussed.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Public affairs, Colleges and universities, Pennsylvania, Evaluation, Neutrality, Educational programs

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Politics before the humanities: conflict in the classroom

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Academic freedom is an essential requirement to ensure that students and teachers are able to seek the truth within the setting of a university. However, this reality has been changing with the inability of intellectuals in the humanities to distinguish politics within their domain.

Academic freedom, Humanities

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A culture of black achievement: a challenged preference

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Colleges and universities should develop a culture that entices Afro-Americans to enter disciplines of study that are both professionally and financially rewarding. These fields including engineering, computer sciences, medicine and the natural sciences.

African Americans, African American education

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