Forsaking truth
Closing off inquiry forsakes truth.
David Kirsch and I make the case that the university role should narrow to being a platform for inquiry in this piece for Sapir Journal.
Like physicians' Hippocratic Oath, should university faculty make a "Socratic Oath" where each commits to free inquiry and pursuit of truth as they pursue their university duties (teaching, scholarship, and administration)?
Such an oath would not forsake political activity, but it would mean no political activity in the classroom, and viewing publishing for advocacy as a private activity.
What do you think? What would go in the "Socratic Oath"?
?? Read the article here: https://sapirjournal.org/university/2024/11/arguments-for-the-sake-of-collegiate-heaven/
Credit goes to several of us working on this project: Rellie Rozin Gilad Chen Rajshree Agarwal Jacqueline Manger, MBA Emanuel (Manu) Zur. Thank you to Prabhudev Konana for having our back.
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University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 美国马里兰大学帕克分校 Brayden King Andrew King Evan Starr Michael Lenox Mike Barnett Mike Toffel Florian Berg Luca Berchicci Christine Beckman Arturs Kalnins Lamar Pierce Rachelle Sampson Brent Goldfarb Myles Shaver Xavier Martin Giovanni Valentini Bruno Cassiman Michael Faulkender Vojislav Maksimovic Anil K. Gupta
Having an oath does not guarantee action. In my work with Mia Chang-Zunino on the AIDS epidemic we show that many scientists refused treatment to people with AIDS despite having committed to the Hippocratic Oath.
Assistant Professor at University of Toronto
3 个月Love the idea of open debate and discussion. Not sure, however, that we want to hold the Hippocratic Oath up as the model. I have been ruminating lately on how medicine’s emphasis on “harm avoidance” tips into some problematic outcomes. Peter Attia has some thought-provoking ideas on this front. Personal experience with the downsides of the current model has significantly colored my thinking. Need to make sure the debate is not an echo chamber of dominant folks with similar views.
Brent Goldfarb you are a great source of inspiration to me!
I would love to see (or take part in) a debate on this. I think it’s a fascinating proposition.
Sarah Graham Kenan Scholar, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
3 个月I admire you all for the work that you are doing. The fact that you took the time to listen to someone who would not listen to you is another point in favour of your efforts. I think the way this country is thinking and speaking about freedom of speech is counterproductive. Fearless speech by Mary Anne Franks and On freedom by Timothy Snyder have helped me see that there is another way. Kudos and keep on with the Tikun Olam attitude.