Political Conformity in Higher Education

Political Conformity in Higher Education
Tuesday, November 17 at 11 a.m. PT
Zoom (register for link)

America is becoming increasingly politically polarized, and higher education is no exception to this trend. Over the last 30 years, university faculties have grown increasingly liberal, and the number of faculty who identify as conservative has plummeted. This imbalance is especially pronounced in the social sciences and the humanities, the two areas where political ideology plays the largest role in the curriculum. In this talk, Professor Matt Zwolinski will discuss why this political polarization should be a matter of concern for anyone, regardless of where they fall on the political spectrum, and what steps we can take to promote a more open and diverse intellectual environment.

Matt Zwolinski, PhD, specializes in Political Philosophy and Applied Ethics. He is the director of USD’S Center for Ethics, Economics, and Public Policy, director of USD’s undergraduate minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, and co-director of USD’s Institute for Law and Philosophy.

There is no charge to attend this virtual program, but donations to USD’S Center for Ethics, Economics, and Public Policy are appreciated!

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