Texas Professor Told: Stop Teaching Plato

A professor at Texas A&M University was instructed to remove lessons on the ancient Greek philosopher Plato from a course. The directive is part of a university review to comply with new state laws. The laws restrict how race and gender topics are taught in public colleges. University administrators determined some discussions of Plato’s writings could violate these rules. They warned the philosophy professor to adjust the course content. The university confirmed it is examining many courses under the new guidelines. The goal is to ensure all classes follow state law. Officials did not specify which parts of Plato’s work caused concern. This incident highlights the practical impact of recent legislation on university teaching. It raises questions about how laws designed for modern debates apply to ancient texts. The review at Texas A&M is ongoing.