Freedom of Inquiry versus Public Responsibility: Some Philosophical Perspectives.

Streharsky, Charmaine Judy

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Publication Date: 1986

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Freedom of Inquiry versus Public Responsibility: Some Philosophical Perspectives.

Streharsky, Charmaine Judy

Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, v18 n1 p49-54 Sum 1986

Freedom of inquiry and academic freedom must be maintained in the university, and public policy must respect the university's uniqueness and support targeted and basic research. Individual researchers, administrators, and public officials must acknowledge personal responsibility for choices and act in accordance with their axiologies and moral consciences. (MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Accountability, Administrator Role, College Role, Decision Making, Higher Education, Inquiry, Public Officials, Public Policy, Research, Researchers, School Responsibility, Social Responsibility

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Language: English

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