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Political Correctness as Modern Censorship? : From Legal to Political Correctness and to the Boundaries of Intellectual Expression / by Spyridon Vlachopoulos.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Vlachopoulos, Spyridon., Author.
- Series:
- SpringerBriefs in Political Science, 2191-5474
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Comparative government.
- Communication in politics.
- Public law.
- Human rights.
- Political sociology.
- Comparative Politics.
- Political Communication.
- Public Law.
- Politics and Human Rights.
- Political Sociology.
- Local Subjects:
- Comparative Politics.
- Political Communication.
- Public Law.
- Politics and Human Rights.
- Political Sociology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (XI, 112 p. 1 illus.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2026.
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2026.
- Summary:
- This Open Access book examines the rise of political correctness as a cultural and normative force that has reshaped public discourse, legal norms, and democratic values. The author argues that what began as a movement for inclusion and respect has evolved into a system of informal censorship that increasingly constrains freedom of expression, artistic creativity, and academic inquiry. Grounded in legal theory and enriched by interdisciplinary analysis, the book explores the shift from legal correctness to moral conformity. It traces how political correctness influences education, the media, science, and international relations. Through real-world examples and critical reflection, the author reveals how well-intentioned efforts to protect marginalized voices can inadvertently suppress dissent and intellectual diversity. The book offers a principled call for "mutual tolerance" as a democratic ideal that safeguards inclusivity and the freedom to challenge prevailing norms. This vital contribution to contemporary debates on law, culture, and free speech will appeal to scholars, professionals, and engaged citizens alike.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1. Legal Correctness as a Diachronic Central Concept of Legal Science
- Chapter 2. Political Correctness. The General Context
- Chapter 3. Political Correctness as a Constitutional Issue
- Chapter 4. ‘Thematic’ and ‘Ad Hominem’ Political Correctness
- Chapter 5. Digression: Political Correctness and Its Relation to the Rise of Populism
- Chapter 6. ”Mutual Tolerance” as a Social Norm and Legal Principle.
- ISBN:
- 9783032176431
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