The article discusses the historical context of academic freedom, emphasizing that universities have often been sites of power and privilege despite being protected by institutions like the Church. It draws parallels between past and present, noting how political and ideological suppression has shaped university governance from medieval times through the Gilded Age. The founding of the American Association of University Professors, in response to censorship and the challenges faced by professors expressing dissenting views, highlights ongoing debates around who controls knowledge in academia today.
The historical independence of universities, influenced by centuries of privilege and political suppression, reveals the ongoing struggle for academic freedom today.
Despite the weaponization of anti-discrimination laws and the hostility towards higher education, medievalists provide crucial insights into the longstanding independence of universities.
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