The Ramifications of Telling Charles Murray to Shut Up
Keyword(s):
In our academic institutions, we are encouraged to debate one another and create productive discourse as a means for solving our problems. But is this an effective tool settling differences if the argument is whether or not you should be considered an equal human being? In cases like these, Iris Marion Young recommends activism as a way to bring attention to ideas that can actually prevent productive discourse. However, is it possible for activism to go “too far” thus shutting down discourse altogether? Applying Young’s theory, this paper will explore the roles of both activism and deliberation in the context of a protest at Middlebury College.
Keyword(s):
Keyword(s):
Keyword(s):
Keyword(s):
Keyword(s):