How trigger warnings shoot down free debate

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Hayes, Dennis 2014. How trigger warnings shoot down free debate.
AuthorsHayes, Dennis
Abstract

The only thing we need ‘trigger warnings’ about on campus are trigger warnings. I expect British satirical website the Daily Mash will soon start selling t-shirts with the words ‘TRIGGER WARNING’ on them. If it does, every academic worthy of the name should buy one and proudly wear it on campus.

KeywordsHigher education; Universities; Free speech; Students
Year2014
Publisherspiked Ltd.
Web address (URL)http://hdl.handle.net/10545/621654
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Publication dates20 Mar 2014
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