On the question of a change in scientific discourse

CORRECTION: The article originally mentioned approaching John Dewey’s concept of the “Great Society”, but the preferred and correct term for what is being referred to is “Great Community”.

In the November 12 issue of Oracle, Professor David Schultz of the Department of Political Science defended why we should not ban a Turning Point USA chapter here on campus and argued why he chose to be that organization’s faculty advisor. His defense makes fundamental claims about why a diversity of perspectives is valuable not only to a liberal arts education but also to the integrity of those of us who value life in a liberal democracy.

It would be difficult to disagree with the principles he sets out. Of course it is like that…