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We at the Center are committed to encouraging philosophical reflection on contemporary issues in education. This study guide was developed for use in undergraduate and graduate education, philosophy, and sociology classes. It’s available for free download. If you use it, we’d love to hear how it goes.

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will…
    • Gain conceptual understanding of trust networks and informational ideologies
    • Describe how trust impacts students and institutions of higher education
    • Be able to apply trust as a lens to view a wide array of issues in higher education
    • Gain skills in problem solving while considering other perspectives and thinking charitably
    • Understand what institutions of higher education can do to build trust and create open-minded trust networks
Study Guide (PDF)