Publications
Books, papers, and essays.
The written output of the initiative — cited, downloadable, and organised by kind.
- Journal Article2026
The Crisis of Thinking in Contemporary Bangladesh
Masud Zakaria
An article-length treatment of the intellectual condition of contemporary Bangladesh, its causes, and its implications.
- Working Paper2026
Rethinking Intellectual Freedom: Beyond Negative Liberty
Masud Zakaria
This paper argues that prevailing accounts of intellectual freedom, framed almost entirely in negative terms, fail to capture the conditions under which minds actually become free. Drawing on classical and contemporary sources, it develops a positive account grounded in the practices and institutions of independent thinking.
- Book2026
Knowledge-Producing Civilizations: A Framework
Masud Zakaria
A book-length framework for understanding what makes some civilizations sustained producers of knowledge across generations, drawing on historical cases and contemporary evidence.
- Research Report2026
The State of Higher Education in Bangladesh
Masud Zakaria
A comprehensive assessment of the current state of higher education in Bangladesh, identifying structural constraints and pathways for renewal.
- Essay2026
Why Philosophy of Education Matters Now
Masud Zakaria
An essay arguing for the renewed centrality of philosophical reflection in educational practice and policy.
- Policy Brief2026
Controlled Reality vs Grand Reality: A Policy Perspective
Masud Zakaria
A short policy brief introducing the controlled-reality framework and its implications for education and public discourse.