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Versions Of Academic Freedom: From Professionalism To Revolution (The Rice University Campbell Lectures)
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Through His Columns In The New York Times And His Numerous Bestselling Books, Stanley Fish Has Established Himself As Our Foremost Public Analyst Of The Fraught Intersection Of Academia And Politics. Here Fish For The First Time Turns His Full Attention To One Of The Core Concepts Of The Contemporary Academy: Academic Freedom.Depending On Whos Talking, Academic Freedom Is An Essential Bulwark Of Democracy, An Absurd Fig Leaf Disguising Liberal Agendas, Or, Most Often, Some Inbetween Muddle That Both Exaggerates Its Own Importance And Misunderstands Its Actual Value To Scholarship. Fish Enters The Fray With His Typical Cleareyed, Nononsense Analysis. The Crucial Question, He Says, Is Located In The Phrase Academic Freedom Itself: Do You Emphasize Academic Or Freedom? The Former, He Shows, Suggests A Limited, Professional Freedom, While The Conception Of Freedom Implied By The Latter Could Expand Almost Infinitely. Guided By That Distinction, Fish Analyzes Various Arguments For The Value Of Academic Freedom: Is Academic Freedom A Contribution To Society'S Common Good? Does It Authorize Professors To Critique The Status Quo, Both Inside And Outside The University? Does It License And Even Require The Overturning Of All Received Ideas And Policies? Is It An Engine Of Revolution? Are Academics Inherently Different From Other Professionals? Or Is Academia Just A Job, And Academic Freedom Merely A Tool For Doing That Job?No Reader Of Fish Will Be Surprised By The Deftness With Which He Dismantles Weak Arguments, Corrects Misconceptions, And Clarifies Muddy Arguments. And While His Conclusionthat Academic Freedom Is Simply A Tool, An Essential One, For Doing A Jobmay Surprise, It Is Unquestionably Bracing. Stripping Away The Mystifications That Obscure Academic Freedom Allows Its Beneficiaries To Concentrate On What They Should Be Doing: Following Their Intellectual Interests And Furthering Scholarship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Versions of Academic Freedom'? A: The main theme of 'Versions of Academic Freedom' is the examination of the concept of academic freedom, exploring its implications for scholarship, democracy, and the role of academia in society.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Versions of Academic Freedom' is Stanley Fish, a prominent writer and public intellectual known for his insights on academia and politics.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 163 pages.
- Q: When was 'Versions of Academic Freedom' published? A: The book was published on October 23, 2014.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Educational Law & Legislation.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic professionals? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of academic freedom and its impact on scholarship.
- Q: What kind of analysis does Stanley Fish provide in this book? A: Stanley Fish provides a clear-eyed, no-nonsense analysis of academic freedom, discussing various arguments and misconceptions surrounding the topic.
- Q: Does the book discuss the relationship between academic freedom and democracy? A: Yes, the book discusses the relationship between academic freedom and democracy, analyzing how it plays a role in societal contributions and critiques of the status quo.
- Q: What should readers expect from Stanley Fish's conclusions in the book? A: Readers should expect a thought-provoking conclusion that suggests academic freedom is a crucial tool for doing a job, rather than an absolute right, encouraging focus on intellectual pursuits.