Academic Freedom

“This recommendation was hand-selected by The Gwenin Exchange team for its alignment with Gwenin’s values of clarity, accessibility, and mindful living.”

By Jennifer Lackey

Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 31 October 2018
Format: Hardback
ISBN / EAN: 9780198791508
Pages: 224
Language: English
Dimensions: 163 × 241 × 15 mm
Weight: 468 g
Category: Social & political philosophy, Universities, Political correctness, Political science & theory

Description

Academic Freedom explores the essential principle that allows members of higher education institutions to pursue intellectual inquiry without fear of censorship or retaliation.

Jennifer Lackey examines the traditional rationale for academic freedom while also addressing timely contemporary challenges:

Content warnings and safe spaces
Social media controversies
Microaggressions and no-platforming
Conflicts with university laws and regulations

This volume brings together leading philosophers and scholars to discuss the evolving norms of the university, the ongoing pressures on intellectual autonomy, and the tensions between freedom of inquiry and institutional constraints.

Divided into four sections, it covers:

The rationale behind academic freedom
The parameters and scope of the principle
Contemporary challenges to academic freedom
Conflicts with laws and regulations governing universities

Academic Freedom is an essential resource for academics, students, policy makers, and anyone interested in the philosophy and practice of higher education.

Why We Chose This Book

At The Gwenin Exchange, we value works that promote critical thinking, informed dialogue, and intellectual courage.

Jennifer Lackey’s Academic Freedom aligns with our ethos by providing a thoughtful, rigorous exploration of the challenges and responsibilities of inquiry, helping readers understand how freedom and accountability coexist in modern academia.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Explores both traditional and contemporary challenges to academic freedom
Contributions from leading philosophers across multiple disciplines
Engages with real-world issues in higher education, from social media to policy
Ideal for students, academics, and anyone concerned with intellectual autonomy

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