Academic freedom calls for the independence of higher education entities. A contemporary interpretations of 18th-century political philosophers have argued that freedom in education indicates the need for parents to become accountable for the education of their children and that governments do not possess authority or capability to force families and individuals or finance the education of students directly or indirectly.
Academic freedom necessitates the autonomy of higher education institutions. Contemporary interpretations of 18th-century political philosophers have argued that educational freedom signifies the need for parents to assume responsibility for their children's education, and that governments lack authority or capacity to compel families and individuals to finance student education directly or indirectly.