Activism has played an important role in the history of Ohio Wesleyan University;[1][2] The founders of Ohio Wesleyan University expressed a hope that the university "is forever to be conducted on the most liberal principles."[3][4] OWU has espoused activism in its academic philosophy.[5] Alumni of the school have prominently engaged in controversial issues of their times on three central issues—the scope of justice; distributive justice based on race, gender, and income; and institutions related to preserving social structures.[2][6]
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- ^ a b Hubbart, p. 10
- ^ Alexander, William M. "Ohio Wesleyan University". Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 38, No. 4 (Jan., 1961), pp. 200-203.
- ^ "The University: Statement of Aims – Intellectual Freedom and Responsibility" (PDF). Ohio Wesleyan University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2005-09-25. Retrieved 2004-09-01.
- ^ Tull, p. 40, pp. 127–132.
- ^ Tull, p. 132.