The Cultural Review

Institutional Ethos

1 article

A grand, dimly lit library hall with figures debating, symbolizing the struggle for free speech and intellectual purpose in cultural institutions.
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Our Cultural Institutions Are Asking the Wrong Questions About Free Speech

Cultural institutions are grappling with free speech debates, often focusing on policy rather than addressing a deeper erosion of their intellectual purpose. This article argues for a fundamental shift towards cultivating a robust institutional ethos to foster genuine inquiry and expression.

Eleanor Voss·April 6, 2026