Free Speech: A Very Short Introduction By Nigel Warburton (Paperback,
2009)

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'I disapprove of what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it' This slogan attributed to Voltaire is frequently"ed by defenders of free speech Yet it is rare to find anyone prepared to defend all expression in every circumstance especially if the views expressed incite violence So where do the limits lie? What is the real value of free speech? Here Nigel Warburton offers a concise guide to important questions facing modern society about the value & limits of free speech Where should a civilized society draw the line? Should we be free to offend other people's religion? Are there good grounds for censoring pornography? Has the Internet changed everything? This Very Short Introduction is a thought-provoking accessible & up-to-date examination of the liberal assumption that free speech is worth preserving at any cost ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable