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Free Speech: A Very Short Introduction


Free Speech: A Very Short Introduction

Paperback by Warburton, Nigel (Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, The Open University)

Free Speech: A Very Short Introduction

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ISBN:
9780199232352
Publication Date:
26 Feb 2009
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
128 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 16 May 2024
Free Speech: A Very Short Introduction

Description

'I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it' This slogan, attributed to Voltaire, is frequently quoted by defenders of free speech. Yet it is rare to find anyone prepared to defend all expression in every circumstance, especially if the views expressed incite violence. So where do the limits lie? What is the real value of free speech? Here, Nigel Warburton offers a concise guide to important questions facing modern society about the value and limits of free speech: Where should a civilized society draw the line? Should we be free to offend other people's religion? Are there good grounds for censoring pornography? Has the Internet changed everything? This Very Short Introduction is a thought-provoking, accessible, and up-to-date examination of the liberal assumption that free speech is worth preserving at any cost. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Contents

1. Free Speech ; 2. A Free Market in Ideas? ; 3. Giving and Taking Offence ; 4. Censoring Pornography ; 5. Free Speech in the Age of the Internet ; 6. Conclusion: The Future of Free Speech

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