DOES POPULISM INDICATE ACADEMIA ON THE ‘WRONG SIDE’ OF HISTORY?
April 1st, 2017
In the wake of the rising tide in populism that has seen the United Kingdom vote to leave the European Union (EU) and the United States elect a former reality television star, one respected educator warns that academia is not immune to the sentiments behind these events. Indeed, by ignoring certain criticisms, higher education risks ending up on the wrong side of history.
“This is an age of alternative truths,” said Professor Sir Peter Scott. And recalling a phrase used by the Trump administration, he warned: “Alternative facts can never be suppressed.” ...
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