Academic Freedom Prohibits Censorship and Punishment, Not Judgment
Crimson | Pinker and Flier
In the wake of the student groups’ letter blaming Israel for the 10/7 Hama attacks, Professors Pinker and Flier offer a clear assessment of the ramifications of free speech and academic freedom.
“Yes, the principle of academic freedom gives all members of our community the right to express their opinions without censorship, intimidation, or punishment. It also gives other members of the community the right to rebut those opinions and to draw inferences about the judgment of those expressing them.”
