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The Controversy Over Ayaan Hirsi Ali At Brandeis University

The Controversy Over Ayaan Hirsi Ali At Brandeis University

FromOpen to Debate


The Controversy Over Ayaan Hirsi Ali At Brandeis University

FromOpen to Debate

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Apr 15, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

 Women's rights activist, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, became the center a media firestorm last week, when Brandies University reversed its decision to grant her an honorary degree. While they commend her for being "a compelling public figure and advocate for women’s rights," many of her past statements against Islam have offended students and faculty at the Massachusetts institution. In this podcast, we hear some of these past statements in the form of an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate from 2010, where she argued against the motion, Islam is a Religion of Peace. http://intelligencesquaredus.org/debates/past-debates/item/573-islam-is-a-religion-of-peaceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Apr 15, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

America feels divided. From the most salient questions about our national identity and place in the world, to fundamental concerns about technology, religion, the economy, and public policy, Intelligence Squared U.S. is here to help. A respite from polarized discussions, we bring together the smartest minds to debate and dissect issues in depth, restoring civility and bringing intelligence to the public square in the process.