Bibliograph

In defence of freedom of speech, from Ancient Greece to Andrew Bolt, Chris Berg

Type

Label

In defence of freedom of speech, from Ancient Greece to Andrew Bolt, Chris Berg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-247)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

In defence of freedom of speech

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

795893364

Responsibility statement

Chris Berg

Series statement

Monographs on Western civilisation, Special

Sub title

from Ancient Greece to Andrew Bolt

Summary

Freedom of speech is at the heart of individual liberty and democracy. Yet, in Australia and around the Western world, it is under attack on all sides: from regulations to force 'balance' on the press, to new human rights like the right not to be offended. In this important new book, Chris Berg offers a bold reinterpretation of why freedom of speech matters. Only by understanding how the right to free expression and freedom of conscience arose can we understand the magnitude of the threats we now face. The liberty to express our thoughts and opinions is one of the central foundations of Western Civilisation. When governments threaten that freedom of speech, they threaten the foundations of liberty and the democratic system

Table Of Contents

1. The Ancient World -- 2. Christianity and Freedom of Conscience -- 3. The Birth of Liberalism -- 4. The Radical Enlightenment -- 5. Two Revolutions -- 6. The Utilitarian Turn -- 7. Threats to Freedom of Speech

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