In our newest “how can we help you?” thread, a reader asks:
How do you handle publishing work that could appear to be critical of values held by your institution? Imagine you’re publishing on atheism at a religious school. Philosophers are good at distinguishing between endorsing a view and defending it or recognizing the weight of reasons behind it. But students and administrators are not always. There are ways of making clear that you are interested in a position, or find an argument persuasive, without accepting it, e.g., saying as much in print, or offering the argument conditionally. But I suspect that some will take up a more political stance and see any interest in certain views as damning enough. How might one handle such situations?
Do any readers have helpful insights or experiences to share?
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