The United States safe space campus controversy and the paradox of freedom of speech
The article examines a remarkable paradox between the overwhelming public view supporting free speech as a principle, as attested by specific polls about the issue, and the fact that most people require establishing boundaries on certain types of speech. Particularly, while American society seems to...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2016]
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Church, Communication and Culture
Year: 2016, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Pages: 240-254 |
| IxTheo Classification: | FD Contextual theology KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history KBQ North America |
| Further subjects: | B
John Milton
B Enlightenment B safe spaces B Tolerance B Freedom of speech |
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| Summary: | The article examines a remarkable paradox between the overwhelming public view supporting free speech as a principle, as attested by specific polls about the issue, and the fact that most people require establishing boundaries on certain types of speech. Particularly, while American society seems to openly accept free speech and even hate speech, the new generation of America requires 'safe spaces' without offensive speech. This paradox seems to be a blow to the liberal position regarding freedom of speech, specifically to the principle of tolerance. John Milton's call for liberal tolerance based on Voltaire's enlightened conception is explored in contrast to the classical understanding. |
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| ISSN: | 2375-3242 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Church, Communication and Culture
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/23753234.2016.1234124 |