Princeton University President and legal scholar Christopher L. Eisgruber joins us in conversation to challenge the common assumptions about free speech on college campuses. He argues that most American colleges are largely getting free speech right, with students engaging in active and open debate on difficult and controversial topics. But the real crisis lies in how the condition of university life reflects the polarization of American society and the loss of constructive dialogue across different swathes of the population. In his new book Terms of Respect, Eisgruber draws on his experience as both a constitutional law expert and university leader to offer insight into headline-making campus controversies, and reveals the inside story behind events that have captured national attention. He argues that colleges can help restore civil discourse by understanding that free speech is inherently tied to respect, diversity, and democratic engagement. You won’t want to miss this timely conversation on the national conversation about the future of civil debate.

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This event is presented in partnership with the University of Chicago Division of the Arts & Humanities and as part of the annual Karla Scherer Endowed Lecture Series for the University of Chicago.

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