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.

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 VI|35 pages

The value of truth

part |75 pages

Part Two

chapter Chapter VIII|23 pages

Contract and convention

chapter Chapter IX|24 pages

From the contract to free speech?

chapter Chapter X|16 pages

Concerning toleration

chapter Chapter XI|10 pages

Conclusions and prospects