The Journal of Controversial Ideas

The Journal of Controversial Ideas is a projected cross-disciplinary, peer-reviewed academic journal that aims to allow academics to publish using pseudonyms if they request it.[1][2] Established in 2018 by philosophers Francesca Minerva, Jeff McMahan, and Peter Singer, the journal officially began accepting submissions on 20 April 2020,[3] and the first issue is expected in the second half of 2020.[2][4][5][6] According to McMahan, the journal is needed because of the fear among academics about publishing articles that support certain contentious positions.[4] Minerva came up with the idea after experiencing death threats and difficulty finding employment because of an article she wrote on the ethics of newborn infanticide.[2]

References
  1. Bartlett, Tom (12 November 2018). "Here Comes 'The Journal of Controversial Ideas.' Cue the Outcry". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  2. Anthony, Andrew (2 December 2018). "Do we need to hide who we are to speak freely in the era of identity politics?". The Observer. Archived from the original on 2 December 2018.
  3. "Call for submissions". Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  4. Rosenbaum, Martin (12 November 2018). "Pseudonyms to protect authors of controversial articles". BBC News. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  5. Turner, Camilla (12 November 2018). "'Controversial ideas' journal where academics can publish under pseudonyms for fear of backlash". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  6. Flaherty, Colleen (13 November 2018). "News Print This A Very Controversial Idea". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
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