cover of episode S1E8 | Michael Spence ’The university as a crucial institution in the liberal community’

S1E8 | Michael Spence ’The university as a crucial institution in the liberal community’

2021/1/18
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Rob discusses issues of liberalism and the university with then Vice Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Michael Spence. Michael is concerned about whether the growing lack of common beliefs will threaten liberal society. He is committed to the vision of the university as a crucial institution in the liberal community. They discuss challenges and opportunities of the modern university in achieving this vision.


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