In light of recent events, there are growing concerns about the approval of these acts by some students and faculty, as well as the apparent indifference or ambivalence of university administrators. This moral uncertainty is indicative of a broader failure in American higher education.
The conflict involving Israel has revealed a disturbing aspect of academia, with a growing awareness of ethically dubious teachings in our universities. This is further eroding the already waning confidence in higher education, as Gallup indicates.
Allan Bloom warned in 1987 that modern universities often teach that there is no absolute truth, only different lifestyles. This notion, that there is no definitive right and wrong, only power dynamics, has been spread by postmodern thinkers, giving rise to a generation that regards truth as subjective.
CS Lewis, warned about the creation of a society lacking in virtue and initiative. In 2006, Harry Lewis, former dean of Harvard College, expressed concern about the absence of moral education in universities.
The situation appears to have deteriorated further, with the curriculum of many schools being modified, with ideology often prioritized over scholarship. There has been a concerted effort to dismantle the Judeo-Christian perspective and Western civilization, and replace it with neo-Marxist critical theory. This has contributed to movements that undermine Israel and the establishment of “Jew-free” zones on campuses.
Addressing this issue in higher education is crucial. Some suggest safeguarding free speech and students, especially Jews. Others argue for courses in ethics or a return to a liberal arts approach emphasizing critical thinking. However, a more drastic approach may be necessary.
This involves moving away from radical skepticism that denies the existence of truth or objective morality of good and evil, and returning to an older model of education that promotes moral development based on objective reality, rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
In conclusion, we need to get serious about how to rectify the obvious problems in higher education. As historian Victor David Hanson points out, it only took five years for a radical idea of a teacher’s lounge to permeate popular culture. Numerous such ideas are emerging today, and it’s time we take notice.
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