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The Oxford Handbook of Freedom of Speech

The Oxford Handbook of Freedom of Speech

Author: Adrienne Stone; Frederick Schauer
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198933540

Published In: September 2024
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Hardback Edition ISBN: 9780198827580

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Freedom of speech is central to the liberal democratic tradition. It touches on every aspect of our social and political system and receives explicit and implicit protection in every modern democratic constitution. It is frequently referred to in public discourse and has inspired a wealth of legal and philosophical literature. The liberty to speak freely is often questioned; what is the relationship between this freedom and other rights and values, how far does this freedom extend, and how is it applied to contemporary challenges? The Oxford Handbook on Freedom of Speech seeks to answer these and other pressing questions. It provides a critical analysis of the foundations, rationales, and ideas that underpin freedom of speech as a political idea, and as a principle of positive constitutional law. In doing so, it examines freedom of speech in a variety of national and supra-national settings from an international perspective.

Compiled by a team of renowned experts in the field, this handbook features original essays by leading scholars and theorists exploring the history, legal framework and controversies surrounding this tennet of the democratic constitution.

Introduction

PART I: The Idea of Freedom of Speech: History, Rationales and Concepts

1: Christopher McLeod: Mill on the Liberty of Thought and Discussion

2: Vincent Blasi: The Classic Arguments for Free Speech 1644-1927

3: Bill Marshall: The Truth Justification for Freedom of Speech

4: Catriona McKenzie and Denise Meyerson: Autonomy and Free Speech

5: James Weinstein & Ashutosh Bhagwhat: Freedom of Expression and Democracy

6: Dieter Grimm: Freedom of Speech and Human Dignity

7: Daniel Hemel: Economic Perspectives on Free Speech

8: Wojciech Sadurski: Freedom of Speech and Public Reason

PART II: Freedom of Speech as a Legal Principle

9: Fred Schauer: What is 'Speech'? The Question of Coverage