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Academic Freedom in the Age of Political Correctness
Oct 5, 2016, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
The John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, National Association of Scholars, and First Things invite you to
Academic Freedom in the Age of Political Correctness
October 5, 2016, 6:00-8:00 PM — 35 East 21st Street, New York, New York
Speakers:
Jay Schalin, Director of Policy Analysis, John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy
Peter Wood, President, National Association of Scholars
KC Johnson, Professor of History, Brooklyn College
Moderator: Mark Bauerlein, Professor of English at Emory University and Senior Editor at First Things Magazine
About this event:
The last academic year saw waves of student protests, disinvitations of campus speakers, and calls for trigger warnings and safe spaces. University administrators tasked with enforcing order and upholding intellectual freedom often found themselves unprepared—or else caved to student demands. What does academic freedom mean in this age of political correctness? Join us as we discuss the status of academic freedom today and how to rebuild its foundations.
The John W. Pope Center has just published a new report, “Academic Freedom in the Age of Political Correctness.” Read Peter Wood’s statement The Architecture of Intellectual Freedom on the NAS website.
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration will open on the First Things website in mid-September.