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Crank Philosophy
As "Breaking Bad" enters its final season, philosophers write about its moral universe. Scott McLemee samples what they've cooked.
Small Step for Quality Control
The recent decision by the Western regional accreditor to make public all of its institutional reports is an important signal of greater transparency in higher education, write Andrew P. Kelly and Mark Schneider.
The Obsolescence Question
The debate over whether professors' jobs are destined to disappear hides the real questions facing faculty members about their role, writes Jonathan Rees.
Getting Physical
David Galef on the rise and fall of U of All People's state-of-the-art, privatized phys ed facility.
The 'Faculty Lounge' Problem
Election years bring political attacks on academe, writes Martin Edwards. To defend higher education requires more than just public relations.
Exit Strategy
Should it be legal for a doctor to give that one final prescription for suffering? Scott McLemee considers a book on death with dignity.
Learning the Wrong Lessons
Penn State's scandal isn't just about the terrible decisions made there, but about how we are all vulnerable to ethical drift, writes Robert J. Sternberg.
Jumping Off the Seesaw
Gaye Tuchman considers issues of branding, risk management and corporatization at Penn State University and the University of Virginia.