Free speech /

Free Speech is a philosophical treatment of a topic which is of immense importance to all of us. Writing with great clarity, wit, and genuine concern, Alan Haworth situates the main arguments for free speech by tracing their relationship to contemporary debates in politics and political philosophy,...

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Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteur: Haworth, Alan, 1944-
Formaat: Licensed eBooks
Taal:Engels
Gepubliceerd in: London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
Reeks:Problems of philosophy (Routledge (Firm))
Online toegang:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=68922
Inhoudsopgave:
  • Machine generated contents note: I. introduction to the argument
  • II. liberty of thought and discussion
  • III. case study
  • IV. Truth and consequences
  • V. Consequentialism and the right to free speech
  • VI. value of truth
  • VII. Arcopagitica's aftermath
  • VIII. Contract and convention
  • IX. From the contract to free speech?
  • X. Concerning toleration
  • XI. Conclusions and prospects
  • App. Milton and Mill: a comparison of extracts.