A philosopher elsewhere writes:
I would be grateful to read any comments from your readers on the impact that programs sponsored by "The Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education"(https://excellenceinhighered.org) have had on campuses — and especially on Philosophy Departments. Campus institutes sponsored by this Foundation are described as concerned with "education for a good life," "classical intellectual traditions", "human flourishing", "enduring principles of reason that underlie intellectual inquiry", and so forth. The Foundation sponsors institutes closely connected to Berkeley, Stanford, Oxford, Harvard, Chicago, Penn, Texas at Austin, Yale, and elsewhere. Any information about how these programs have affected faculty appointments, undergraduate curricula, and campus climate would be especially welcome.'
Judging from the faculty affiliates at several of these universities, it seems clear this Foundation has a right-wing and religious tilt. But beyond that superficial observation, I know nothing about it. Readers?
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