Free SpeechPsychology Press, 1998 - 263 Seiten "Free Speech" is a philosophical treatment of a topic which is of immense political and social importance to each and every one of us. In this book, Alan Haworth situates the main arguments for free speech by tracing their relationship to contemporary debates in politics and political philosophy. He considers some of the most important historical contributions to the free speech debate, concentrating most on the thoughts of John Stuart Mill. Haworth writes with great clarity, with wit and with genuine concern. "Free Speech" is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in philosophy, politics, and current affairs. |
Inhalt
PART ONE | 1 |
The liberty of thought and discussion | 24 |
A case study | 33 |
Truth and consequences | 53 |
Consequentialism and the right to free speech | 70 |
Areopagiticas aftermath | 118 |
taking stock of | 142 |
PART TWO | 149 |
From the contract to free speech? | 174 |
Concerning toleration | 198 |
Conclusions and prospects | 214 |
Milton and Mill a comparison | 224 |
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