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Hertfordshire University's decision to eliminate philosophy from its curriculum undermines its status as a legitimate university.

EducationMay 8, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses the removal of philosophy from Hertfordshire's curriculum, questioning the legitimacy of the institution as a university and expressing concern for affected staff and students.

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Hertfordshire University's decision to eliminate philosophy from its curriculum undermines its status as a legitimate university.
Parent: Higher EducationEntity: Hertfordshire UniversityImpact: negativeDate: May 8, 2026Target: Hertfordshire University's decision to eliminate philosophy from its curriculum

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Can an institution that doesn’t teach philosophy even call itself a university? This is a terrible loss to Hertfordshire and UK #HigherEducation. My heart goes out to staff and students who are affected. https://dailynous.com/2026/05/08/hertfordshire-to-eliminate-philosophy-from-its-curriculum/
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Can an institution that doesn’t teach #philosophy even call itself a university? This is a terrible loss to Hertfordshire and UK #HigherEducation. My heart goes out to staff and students who are affected. dailynous.com/2026/05/08/h... Hertfordshire to Eliminate Phi...
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#philosophy#highereducation