A Sociological Uncertainty Relation: Reply to the Article “Is Free Speech in Danger on University Campus? Some Preliminary Evidence from a Most Likely Case” by Matthias Revers and Richard Traunmüller

Abstract

It is problematic that the essay by Revers and Traunmüller obscures the epistemological interest and positionality of the research. Its disclosure would be necessary to understand the basis of the serious methodological problems, the case selection, and the unsubstantiated claims of the research article. Contrary to the false assumption that freedom of speech is without limits and also goes hand in hand with the freedom to discriminate against others, my reply sets out the need (see the Basic Law and the Equal Treatment Act) to actively avoid discrimination at universities.