Présentation de l'éditeur
Freedom of Expression as Self-Restraint provides a novel justificatory foundation for the principle of freedom of expression. As the book argues, such a principle is absolute in that it is exceptionless; it imposes general duties that are binding always and everywere on every system of governance.
In addition to injecting a new level of philosophical sophistication into the debates over freedom of expression, the book ties the principle to an ideal of governmental self-restraint, and it shows how that ideal connects to the paramount moral responsibility of every system of governance: the responsibility to bring about the political, social, and economic conditions under which every member of society can be warranted in harbouring an ample sense of self-respect. In short, compliance by a system of governance with the principle of freedom of expression is integral to the fulfilment of that paramount responsibility.
Matthew H. Kramer, Professor of Legal and Political Philosophy, University of Cambridge.
Sommaire
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
