Academic freedom is being debated on college campuses across the country. But what, exactly, is academic freedom? How is it different from the freedom of speech protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution? And why has it come under fire?
I really appreciate how those questions are framed and wanted to encourage the community to read Amna Khalid's viewpoint and share your perspectives here in the community! This has been a topic on my mind lately and I'd love to hear from and learn from others.
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Stephanie Weiner
Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
Association of American Medical Colleges
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Sent: 12-20-2023 12:37:33 PM
From: Kayla Spencer
Subject: AAMC News: "Is academic freedom in crisis?"
"The culture of curiosity, which is absolutely essential, and the culture of open inquiry, necessitates speech. It cannot flourish when speech is constrained." More from free speech scholar and #AAMC23 speaker Amna Khalid, DPhil, on academic freedom. Is academic freedom in crisis?
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| | Is academic freedom in crisis? | | Professors disciplined for espousing their views. Lawmakers pushing bills to restrict what professors can teach. Academic freedom is under threat. What now? | | View this on AAMC > |
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Kayla Spencer
Writer/Researcher
Association of American Medical Colleges
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