Nigel Warburton Free Speech (Paperback) Very Short Introductions
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Further Details Title: Free Speech Condition: New EAN: 9780199232352 ISBN: 9780199232352 Publisher: Oxford University Press Format: Paperback Release Date: 02/26/2009 Item Height: 174mm Item Length: 114mm Item Width: 7mm Author: Nigel Warburton Language: English ISBN-10: 0199232350 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. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: Society & Culture Book Series: Very Short Introductions Topic: Law & Politics, Philosophy & Spirituality Item Weight: 106g Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Release Year: 2009 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
