The Anti-Individualism of Affirmative Action

In two related cases -- against Harvard and University of North Carolina -- the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn admissions policies that consider applicants’ race. Such “affirmative action” policies are defended for fostering “diversity” and fixing “underrepresentation.”But what are the philosophic ideas underlying these goals? Are these goals coherent? How can collectivized, race-conscious thinking remedy … Continue reading The Anti-Individualism of Affirmative Action