Freedom of expression from the standpoint of J. S. Mill’s On Liberty
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Vol 16 No 2 (2007): Número doble 2007-2009, Articles, pages 76-96
Submitted: 21-02-2013
Accepted: 21-02-2013
Abstract
The first part of the paper examines the arguments for freedom of expression that John Stuart Mill develops in On Liberty, pointing out both the merits and the problematic nature of their utilitarian foundations. The second part explores how Mill’s reasoning could be applied to solve some dilemmas of the pluralistic societies of our own time, such as finding a suitable legal treatment for hate speech or Holocaust denial.
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Mill, Freedom of expression, Utilitarianism, Hate speech
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