Heterodox Academy is a nonpartisan collaborative of 5,000+ professors, educators, administrators, staff, and students who are committed to enhancing the quality of research and education by promoting open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in institutions of higher learning.
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“We must welcome the debate, modeling for our students how to listen more intently to understand competing perspectives and learn from the rich diversity of people and ideas on our campuses.”
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“I firmly believe in the mission of this group and am — as a political scientist — working each day to create a more respectful space for open dialogue in my classes.”
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“Engagement with people who are broadly diverse, in terms of experience and ideas, is essential for promoting understanding in both senses of that word: knowledge and empathy.”
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“I want the university to prioritize truth-seeking above all other kinds of missions, and I think a commitment to viewpoint diversity is essential to achieving that. I want to be part of a community that shares that value.”
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“We don’t lose ourselves in some homogeneous kumbaya union. No. We acknowledge our differences. We acknowledge the ways in which we might look at the world through different lenses. And yet we can still be mutually empowered.”
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“In a very short period Heterodox Academy has become the nation’s leading champion of intellectual honesty, open debate and viewpoint diversity — for a very simple reason: its members practice the intellectual virtues that they preach.”
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“No organization in the history of American academic life has done, or is doing, more to promote the basic freedoms of viewpoint diversity we urgently need in our colleges and universities today than Heterodox Academy.”
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“After 30 years of teaching at five universities in three countries, I am increasingly concerned at the lack of support for any opinions outside the accepted narrative.”
The latest at Heterodox
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Book SummaryThe Channeling of the American Mind
Committing to real world change—often in the face of opposition by activists coming from one or the other end of the political spectrum will be a tough line to walk, and requires productive interactions between all members of the campus community.read the full blog
Opinion PieceHow We Fought Each Other at Michigan Law
Two law professors with opposing views on most constitutional issues show how, especially in this polarized age, it's important to engage and debate rather than shut down and ruin the lives of people with whom we have disagreements.read the full blog
HxAnnouncementHeterodox Academy to Host 3rd Annual Conference to Renew Trust in Universities
HxA Conference 2022 will explore the theme “Renewing Spaces of Knowledge and Trust” to highlight the urgent need for open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in higher education.read the full hxannouncement
Heterodox Out LoudEpisode 37: The Life and Philosophy of HxA President, John Tomasi
A personal and wide-ranging interview with Heterodox Academy President, John Tomasiread about this podcast
Opinion PieceThe Late Great University of [Fill in the Blank]: A Prescient Convocation Address at the University of Chicago
Richard Shweder's prophetic 2005 address from on the decline of liberalism on American campuses.read the full blog
HxAnnouncementOpen Inquiry in a Global Context: Announcing Our Next Theme
We are excited to announce the topic of our May programs and blog entries: Open Inquiry in a Global Context.read the full hxannouncement
Opinion PieceOn The Crisis of Trust in Higher Education: A Pre-Conference Roundtable
A roundtable discussion on the crisis of trust in higher education with HxA Conference 2022 speakers: Holden Thorp, Erec Smith, Michael Roth, and Shirley Mullen.read the full blog
Heterodox DialoguesThe Self-Censorship Crisis in Higher Ed: How Accurate is the Data? (Part 2)
PART 2: HxA research team continues debating John Wilson on the merits of self-censorship research, including Heterodox Academy's Campus Expression Survey.read the full blog
Heterodox Out LoudEpisode 36: The Case for Courageous Truth-Seeking
Robert George on how to remain passionate in one's commitments, while also embracing and engaging opposing perspectives.read about this podcast
EventMoreDangerous Ideas: China and the Risks of Scholarship
Maya Wang, Senior China Researcher at Human Rights Watch, will discuss the challenges and risks that Chinese scholars and students face.event details×
