Do you believe that higher education has a Liberal bias? (March, ideologies)

[AdrianPetersonRules]

NO ONE forces you to believe anything and sorry, to throw all colleges and universities all under the "They're All Liberal" bus is just hate talk.

[HistorianDude]

Originally Posted by mintgum84

People often say this. What say you?

First... it depends on the course. As an engineer, I can confidently say that none of my hard sciences course had an ideological bias.

As to the social sciences or humanities, I would agree that they tend to have a liberal bias. But I attribute that to the fact that reality leans to the left.

[mintgum84]

I hear that.

[TheMoreYouKnow]

Originally Posted by AdrianPetersonRules

NO ONE forces you to believe anything and sorry, to throw all colleges and universities all under the "They're All Liberal" bus is just hate talk.

You may not be forced to believe anything but in many cases you are forced to keep you mouth shut or lie in order to get the grade you want or need.

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by Oldhag1

It is a forum. It is supposed to be an exchange of ideas, not a referendum on writing skills.

I'm just noting the irony that many who condemn universities and colleges as too liberal are the most desperately in need of attending one.

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by HistorianDude

First... it depends on the course. As an engineer, I can confidently say that none of my hard sciences course had an ideological bias.

As to the social sciences or humanities, I would agree that they tend to have a liberal bias. But I attribute that to the fact that reality leans to the left.

I don't know what's liberal or conservative about computer science. I did take a course in ethics and CS-- still unsure.

Liberals are, generally, for progress. University research is a catalyst of progress. Progress threatens the status quo-- so many conservatives feel Universities are a threat.

[TheMoreYouKnow]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

I'm just noting the irony that many who condemn universities and colleges as too liberal are the most desperately in need of attending one.

We should severely judge all people by their ability to type on a smart phone. Sounds liblogical to me.

[HappyTexan]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

I don't know what's liberal or conservative about computer science. I did take a course in ethics and CS-- still unsure.

Liberals are, generally, for progress. University research is a catalyst of progress. Progress threatens the status quo-- so many conservatives feel Universities are a threat.

And as history shows, not all progress is good or altruistic.

[mintgum84]

It is largely a positive.

[Oldhag1]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

I'm just noting the irony that many who condemn universities and colleges as too liberal are the most desperately in need of attending one.

Many of those you noting have already attended and graduated from those universities and colleges. Are you implying they are doing a rotten job?