a pragmatist's approach to inclusion, free speech, and political correctness on college campuses Roth, Michael S. (Michael Scott) 1957- creator text bibliography ctu 2019 monographic eng

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xii, 142 pages ; 22 cm. From the president of Wesleyan University, a compassionate and provocative manifesto on the crises confronting higher education In this bracing book, Michael S. Roth stakes out a pragmatist path through the thicket of issues facing colleges today to carry out the mission of higher education. With great empathy, candor, subtlety, and insight, Roth offers a sane approach to the noisy debates surrounding affirmative action, political correctness, and free speech, urging us to envision college as a space in which students are empowered to engage with criticism and with a variety of ideas. Countering the increasing cynical dismissal--from both liberals and conservatives--of the traditional core values of higher education, this book champions the merits of different diversities, including intellectual diversity, with a timely call for universities to embrace boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. From access to inclusion -- The use and abuse of political correctness -- Free speech and intellectual diversity. Michael S. Roth. Includes bibliographical references (pages [127]-136) and index. Education, Higher Aims and objectives Educación superior Fines y objetivos Education, Higher Social aspects Educación superior Aspectos sociales Intellectual freedom Libertad intelectual Education Philosophy Educación Filosofía Freedom of speech Libertad de expresión Multicultural education Educación multicultural LB 2324 R845s 2019 378.01 0300234856 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) 9780300234855 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) 2019931177 YDX 190114 20251111101948.0 20810119 eng