Stefano Jossa's book redefines university as ideological battleground

Stefano Jossa's new book places ideology at the center of the debate on the university, arguing that the discourse on higher education is inherently ideological. The author reclaims the term 'ideology' from its negative connotations, distinguishing between its meaning as a 'worldview' that seeks to improve reality and its more sinister associations with purges and indoctrination. Jossa contends that all political discourse is ideological, as it represents a particular perspective aimed at change. The book challenges the current trend of transforming professors into project managers, critiquing the neoliberal restructuring of academia. It calls for a reimagining of the university as a space for critical thought rather than mere vocational training.