Free Speech (Paperback, New)

This is a marvellous discourse that treads a fine line between the arguments for liberty and restraint, and compellingly reveals that neither has a place in human society if they are encouraged in a pure form. He demonstrates that the main arguments about free speech reflect the contemporary debates of an earlier time, themselves rooted in even earlier religious confrontations. However, while he does endeavour to add some humour and clarity to the discussion, Haworth has taken it for granted that the reader already has a firm grasp of the concepts of contractualism and relativism. (Kirkus UK)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Problems of Philosophy
Release date:	September 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	Alan Haworth
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	280
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-14805-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > Freedom of information & freedom of speech
LSN:	0-415-14805-7
Barcode:	9780415148054

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