Whyte, Jamie
Why Free Speech Matters
- ISBN 13:
- 9780255368063
- author:
- Whyte, Jamie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Institute of Economic Affairs
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Law, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Why Free Speech Matters by Jamie Whyte is a concise and insightful exploration of the importance of free speech in society. The author argues that it promotes knowledge growth and provides a vital safeguard against tyranny.
Whyte critiques attempts to constrain free speech, particularly on social media, and proposes a key test for limiting its scope. He believes that those who prize free speech must defend it at all costs, even when it leads to uncomfortable or offensive ideas being expressed.
This book offers a compelling case for the enduring value of free speech and provides a rallying cry for those who believe in its importance. By examining the rationale behind attempts to limit free speech, Whyte makes a compelling argument for why this fundamental right remains essential to a healthy society.
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