In general, higher education does not know how to speak for its interests. It offers a stance that is defensive, cowardly and likely to be ineffective.

It is of no help to us that there is an absolute truth of the matter of things because unfortunately, none of us are in a position to say definitively what that is - although we all think that we are.

It is always incorrect to assume you can know what someone's moral convictions are based on their philosophical theories.

Language is not a handmaiden to perception; it is perception; it gives shape to what would otherwise be inert and dead.

The first thing to ask when writing a sentence is 'What am I trying to do?'

I do not support abortion rights. Although what I would support in this vexed area is not clear to me.

In general, higher education does not know how to speak for its interests. It offers a stance that is defensive, cowardly and likely to be ineffective.