Nussbaum disproves the dig on modern academics-that they live above the political fray, in ivory towers-perhaps because she takes her cues from the OGs of philosophy.
For instance, university authorities are in complete control of admission, the contents of the curriculum, teaching methods, awarding degrees and the appointment of staff.
Somewhere in a high ivory tower inside Skywalker ranch, thunder crashes as George Lucas watches the world below, his creation slowly sweeping around the world.