2007 Articles

Preface: Love and its Obstacles

Pollack, Robert

In the preface "Love and its Obstacles," Robert Pollack explores the role of love in academic and intellectual life. He reflects on a symposium that addressed the difficulties of sustaining love in a university setting, where the pursuit of knowledge often overshadows emotional connections. Pollack discusses the importance of creating an environment that nurtures both intellectual and emotional growth, suggesting that love is essential for the protection of new ideas and the well-being of individuals within the academic community. He argues that love should be considered a central element in the mission of universities.