Jeremy Waldron

The Harm in Hate Speech

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ISBN 13:: 9780674416864
author:: Jeremy Waldron
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Harvard University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.1 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Countries & Regions
Condition:: New
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The Harm in Hate Speech by Jeremy Waldron explores the complex relationship between free speech and regulation of hate speech. While some argue that restricting hate speech infringes upon the First Amendment, Waldron contends that such laws are necessary to protect human dignity and promote inclusion for vulnerable minorities. Hate speech can cause significant harm, not just through direct attacks on individuals or groups but also by creating a toxic environment that undermines social cohesion. Waldron argues that simply defending intellectual resilience against hateful rhetoric is insufficient; instead, we must acknowledge the real-world consequences of hate speech on the lives and reputations of minority members. By examining the philosophical underpinnings of this issue, Waldron seeks to move beyond knee-jerk American exceptionalism and foster a more nuanced understanding of the role of regulation in protecting human rights.

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