Academic Extremism Threatens Democratic Values (Commentary)

Authors

Kenneth Lasson, University of Baltimore School of LawFollow

Document Type

Editorial

Publication Date

1-29-2014

Abstract

Veritas vos liberabit, chanted the scholastics of yesteryear — "the truth will set you free." It's hard to see how that mantra could be echoed by latter-day counterparts in the academy. Consider the recent resolution by the American Studies Association that advocated an academic boycott of Israel. Its argument — that Israeli universities are complicit in state policies violating Palestinians' human rights — belies the truth: Israel has long been the most diverse, inclusive and tolerant of any Middle Eastern country.

Comments

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed--academic-israel-boycott-20140129-story.html

Recommended Citation

Academic Extremism Threatens Democratic Values, Balt. Sun, Jan. 29, 2014