Right Academics Must Offer More Than 'Ideological Diversity'

Imag ine that the American university ecosystem — all of it, from the most liberal to the most conservative institutions — has had an epiphany. They now realize the great mistake of stifling controversial speech and activity, and have accepted the arguments of bodies like Heterodox Academy. “The university should be a place of entirely free inquiry,” they proclaim in unison, “and those who wish to suppress it are not welcome here.” A few radicals remain on the margins, trying to restore the great age of censorship, but they are soundly defeated and sidelined. Even the ranks of conservative professors within once liberal-dominated fields is increasing, as the desire for vibrant discussion triumphs over the comfort of liberal like-mindedness. The fight for intellectual diversity, a struggle which has been going on for a century now, is finally at an end, and the good guys have won. Read Full Article »