Contributing opinion writer
Steven A. Pinker
Steven A. Pinker is the Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology.
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From CAFH Leadership: Harvard's Settlements Are No Threat to Academic Freedom — Yet
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Errors and biases should be exposed by vigorous criticism from members of the Harvard community, not stipulated by University policy.
From the Leadership of CAFH: Don’t Punish Faculty Speech
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We strongly reject Dean Bobo’s arguments as clear infringements on academic freedom.
Harvard Admissions Should Be More Meritocratic
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In the end, our admissions policies reflect what we think Harvard should be.
Academic Freedom Prohibits Censorship and Punishment, Not Judgment
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The principle of academic freedom gives all members of our community the right to express their opinions without censorship, intimidation, or punishment. It also gives other members of the community the right to rebut those opinions and to draw inferences about the judgment of those expressing them.