Economics Quote by Calvin Trillin
“Law professors were never like economics professors," a Harvard Law professor told me. "If you disagreed with someone, you didn't call him a fool.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Harvard Law professor, 1990s
Law professors differ from economics professors; disagreement is handled respectfully without labeling opponents as fools.
In simple terms: Law teachers discuss disagreements politely, not insulting.
Foster respectful academic debate.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom discussions
- faculty meetings
- academic conferences
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach respectful disagreement?
- What benefits arise from civil discourse?
Some fields may still default to ad hominem attacks.