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  • loaded language: 'canceled Plato'
  • loaded language: 'outright violation'
  • loaded language: 'censorship policy'
  • loaded language: 'absurd'
  • framing: The college that canceled Plato
  • framing: who should decide what's taught in a university classroom
  • editorializing: Everyone understands that in the philosophy department, professors must be allowed to teach Plato, right?
  • vague attribution: university officials, the head of his department

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Texas A&M Professor Resigns After Censorship of Plato in Curriculum

Texas A&M University philosophy professor Martin Peterson resigned after being directed to remove Plato's works from his syllabus due to a new policy restricting discussions on race and gender. Peterson argues that this policy infringes on academic freedom and has accepted a position at Southern Methodist University, where he believes he will face fewer restrictions on teaching.

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Texas A&M University philosophy professor Martin Peterson resigned after being directed to remove Plato's works from his syllabus due to a new policy restricting discussions on race and gender. Peterson argues that this policy infringes on academic freedom and has accepted a position at Southern Methodist University, where he believes he will face fewer restrictions on teaching.

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Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'canceled Plato'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'outright violation'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'censorship policy'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'absurd'
  • ✕ framing: The college that canceled Plato
  • ✕ framing: who should decide what's taught in a university classroom
  • ✕ editorializing: Everyone understands that in the philosophy department, professors must be allowed to teach Plato, right?
  • ✕ vague attribution: university officials, the head of his department
  • ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond

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The college that canceled Plato

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Texas A&M Professor Resigns After Censorship of Plato in Curriculum