12 Rules for (Academic) Life

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These are strange times marked by climate crises, health emergencies, and a chaotic social landscape influenced by figures like Jordan Peterson. This book examines the impact of this (Post) Peterson Paradigm on teaching, learning, and politics in higher education. Through a feminist lens, it provides a sharp analysis of the current state of international academia, organized around twelve guiding principles for navigating this transitional period. It introduces innovative methodologies, epistemologies, and ontologies for a university sector in search of purpose. Targeting a feminist audience both within and beyond academia, the book discusses how to manage and challenge the influence of social media in academic discourse. It also engages with the role of critical and dissenting intellectuals in discussions about political economy, identity politics, and leadership. The rise of Jordan Peterson, beginning with his 2016 YouTube video and culminating in his 2019 debate with Slavoj Zizek, serves as a focal point for understanding the current climate. While Peterson's approach often led to misunderstandings and extreme rhetoric, this book emphasizes research over certainty, interpretation over dogma, and theory over moral absolutism. Its aim is to recalibrate the (Post) Peterson Paradigm, reflecting on how this moment unfolded and envisioning a revised future for higher education.