Which of the Following Is NOT a Tenet of "Academic

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a tenet of "academic freedom?"

• A) A researcher/professor can express ideas freely, within broad limits set by his or her peer professors/researchers but not outside political or other leaders in society.
• B) A researcher/professor can teach any topic of study, even if he or she is not trained in that area.
• C) A researcher/professor is allowed to make controversial statements.
• D) A researcher/professor is able to study any topic of interest even if very controversial.

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Definitions:

Status

The relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something.

Historical Rationality

The concept that historical events and decisions can be understood logically and systematically through the context of their times.

Formal Rationality

A mode of thinking that emphasizes efficiency, calculability, predictability, and the use of logical decision-making processes.

Substantive Rationality

A type of rationality concerned with the values and ethics guiding action, as opposed to purely instrumental concerns (means-end rationality).