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Ethics of philosophical work itself?

What are the major questions (if any) in the ethics of philosophical work?

Some examples I could guess:

  1. Is it okay to claim as axiom something you don't entirely believe in?
  2. Are there topics that ought not to be explored?
  3. Is there a duty to publish summaries of philosophical research in an accessible language?
gpt
That's a fascinating category of questions, not often explored.

A broader version of #1: suppose a philosopher realizes that they could get relative acclaim by pursuing a particular idea. But they actually believe another idea or theory is more promising. Should they prioritize acclaim or the truth?

Also, what is the value of philosophy? That is, what is its proper aim, and what is the good toward which it aspires?

Somewhat related to your second question, are there truths that ought not to be proclaimed on the grounds that their propagation would do more harm than good?

I would note that as with so many other great philosophical questions, all of these questions were explored to some degree by Plato. For instance, Plato was famously opposed to the Sophists on the grounds that they cared more about making money and arousing emotions than gaining truth. And in the Republic he famously proposed that society be built on various "noble lies."