ABSTRACT
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, and their historical roots to earlier controversies over religious toleration.
Free Speech will appeal to anyone with an interest in philosophy, politics and current affairs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |147 pages
Part One
chapter Chapter I|21 pages
An introduction to the argument
chapter Chapter II|9 pages
The liberty of thought and discussion
chapter Chapter III|20 pages
A case study
chapter Chapter IV|17 pages
Truth and consequences
chapter Chapter V|13 pages
Consequentialism and the right to free speech
chapter Chapter VI|35 pages
The value of truth
chapter Chapter VII|30 pages
Areopagitica's aftermath
chapter |6 pages
Postscript To Part One: Taking Stock Of The Classic Defence
part |75 pages
Part Two