Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Erika López Prater and the Assault on Academic Freedom by nttikevin
Good morning, Would the New york times be interested in the attachment? Thank You,Kevin Bolling LikeLike
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Erika López Prater and the Assault on Academic Freedom by Irfan Khawaja
I think the explanation is largely bureaucratic, and possibly specific to American universities (though I’d be curious to read Dale’s book to see if there is cross-over). There have been real racial problems at American universities, having…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Erika López Prater and the Assault on Academic Freedom by butimbeautiful
Yes, I just read this article. Unbelievable. My sister just finished a book called The Faculty by John Dale which fictionally explores pretty much this issue. I’m a minority of one and I have lived experience of being me: does that mean no one is…
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(Policy of Truth) Erika López Prater and the Assault on Academic Freedom
I could belabor this case, but I’ll refrain. This New York Times article tells you what you need to know. A summary: Erika López Prater, an adjunct professor at Hamline University, said she knew many Muslims have deeply held religious beliefs that prohibit depictions of the Prophet Muhammad. So last semester for a global art…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Harvest of Sorrow by butimbeautiful
Football seems idiotic. Warfare is similarly injurious to the health. But some guys like it! If you think American football is rough, btw, you should see Australian rugby league. LikeLike
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(A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry) Gap Week, January 6, 2023
Hey everyone! This week is going to be a gap week as I am currently attending the joint annual meeting for the Society for Classical Studies and Archaeological Institute of America (SCS/AIA). I’ll be presenting on Saturday as part of an excellent panel organized by Jeremy Armstrong and Sally Mubarak on “New Directions in Roman…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Harvest of Sorrow by mlyoung57
In reply to David Potts. As is often the case, my sympathies are not widely shared. LikeLike
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