Minding the World

Minding the World features translated articles from the Observatory of University Ethics, a collective of volunteer academics led by Xavier-Laurent Salvador of the Sorbonne. This column offers international perspectives on higher education aligned with Minding the Campus’s mission, championing independent thought, intellectual diversity, and the preservation of critical reflection.

To End the Nonsense About Academic Freedom

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by the Observatory of University Ethicson August 1, 2024. It was translated into English by the Observatory before being edited to align with Minding the Campus’s style guidelines. It is crossposted here with permission. There is a lot of talk these days about “academic freedom,” but it is mostly to say […]

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Children, New Victims of Woke Delusions

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by the Observatory of University Ethics on November 17, 2024. It was translated into English by the Observatory before being edited to align with Minding the Campus’s style guidelines. It is crossposted here with permission. There is no stopping progress in the invention of new woke causes intended […]

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The ‘Glass Ceiling’ in Research: The Mystery Solved?

Editor’s Note: This article, originally published in French by the Observatory of University Ethics on March 4, 2022, was translated into English by the Observatory before being edited to align with Minding the Campus’s style guidelines. It is crossposted here with permission. The expression “glass ceiling” is a polysemic metaphor, at least in its use. […]

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