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Freedom of expression as self-restraint / Matthew H. Kramer.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kramer, Matthew H., 1959- author.
- Series:
- Oxford scholarship online.
- Oxford scholarship online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Freedom of expression.
- Self-control.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (368 pages).
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- London, England ; New York, New York : Oxford University Press, [2021]
- Summary:
- This text argues for the absolutist position on the freedom of expression, and how this principle is integral for society. This title also explores some of the most common arguments regarding freedom of expression including pornography and banning advocacy of hateful creeds.
- Contents:
- 1. Introduction : philosophical preliminaries
- 2. Components of a theory of freedom of expression
- 3. Legitimate restrictions
- 4. Governmental self-restraint and individual self-respect
- 5. Pornography, subordination, and silencing
- 6. Hatred, dignity, and freedom of expression
- 7. Conclusion: the principle of freedom of expression in practice
- Notes:
- This edition also issued in print: 2021.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-19-263922-6
- 0-19-190512-7
- 0-19-263921-8
- OCLC:
- 1240582786
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