2018International Journal of Academic Research in EducationOpen access

An Interview with Keith E. Wittington: Free Speech, Hate Speech and the University

Michael F. Shaughnessy

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The purpose of this paper was to provide a forum for the open discussion of speech and free speech on college and university campuses around the world. Professor Keith E. Wittington was interviewed about his latest book as well as his thoughts and feelings and research that he has conducted and presented in his book. As this was not pure empirical or experimental research, no funding was required. As Professor Wittington indicates in his interview, there are major concerns that have to be discussed at this time in the current zeitgeist.

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The purpose of this paper was to provide a forum for the open discussion of speech and free speech on college and university campuses around the world. Professor Keith E. Wittington was interviewed about his latest book as well as his thoughts and feelings and research that he has conducted and presented in his book. As this was not pure empirical or experimental research, no funding was required. As Professor Wittington indicates in his interview, there are major concerns that have to be discussed at this time in the current zeitgeist.

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The purpose of this paper was to provide a forum for the open discussion of speech and free speech on college and university campuses around the world. Professor Keith E. Wittington was interviewed about his latest book as well as his thoughts and feelings and research that he has conducted and presented in his book. As this was not pure empirical or experimental research, no funding was required. As Professor Wittington indicates in his interview, there are major concerns that have to be discussed at this time in the current zeitgeist.

Key concepts: Zeitgeist, Free speech, Feeling, Empirical research, Psychology, Media studies, Sociology, Social psychology

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