Word: freedom
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Academic freedom has found its sanest and most far-seeing exponent in the President of Harvard University. The professor ought to be absolutely free in classroom teaching on subjects within the scope of his chair. He ought to be free to publish his lectures or the results of his investigations, subject only to the qualification that what he writes should be uttered in a scholarly tone and form. He ought not to foist upon a class that is compelled to listen to him opinions on subjects outside of the field of his special competence, but this is a minor point...
...position of President Lowell, not that of President Butler, is taken in the report to the American Association of University Professors by its Committee of Three, on academic freedom in wartime. This was to be expected. The report would have profited by making itself a closer parallel to the pronouncement from Harvard, which is the best considered statement on the subject that has appeared. In contrast with it, the report to the University Professors has the effect of avoiding the most difficult kinds of cases and laying down platitudes for principles. In general, it takes the ground that doubts should...
...learning is after all willing to disseminate enemy propaganda under the guise of education. No; the fact is that Harvard is not yet infected with a blind patriotism which sweeps all before it, whether it be good or not. President Lowell's last report, with its promise of academic freedom, must become a historic document. That promise will not be lightly kept. We shall do well to remember that there is much to be had from the study of German and especially at this time...
...Hack is not in sympathy with the present education system. "Education has during the last century become more and more a drill to produce power; but we must make of it a path to freedom and self-control." "The weak point is that we have relied upon instruction to produce educated men." Particularly are American universities and lower schools scored. Mr. Hack has not been yellow in giving his opinions. In spite of his severe charges, however, he is hopeful. "Freedom and self-control must be won by each man for himself;. . . . . hereafter the chief emphasis will be placed upon...
...conference or discussed between the parties most immediately concerned. The Teutons have, however, conceded the validity of several Allied claims. As we look into those matters on which the enemy has apparently backed down, it becomes evident that we deceive ourselves. In agreeing to open covenants of peace, freedom of the seas, removal of economic barriers and inequality of trade conditions, and in reduction of armaments, Germany has signed away nothing. These are principles which any chancellor will approve, in theory at least, but they are not the sole points at issue. To the specific demands of the President...