Philosophy of Free Speech: An Introduction

Philosophy of Free Speech: An Introduction brings together scholars in philosophy and law to provide a clear, engaging, and accessible philosophical introduction to free speech. Designed for both undergraduate and graduate courses on free speech or related topics in constitutional law, political philosophy, or philosophy of law, this book features discussion questions in each chapter plus an introductory essay.

Key questions addressed in this volume include:

• What is free speech?
• What justifies the right to free speech?
• What are the proper limits of free speech?
• How should free speech principles be applied in complex social and political settings, such as university campuses and in cases of civil disobedience?
• How should free speech principles be applied to new technologies and forms of communication, like AI-powered chatbots and social media platforms?

This volume is an invaluable resource for students and researchers seeking a more nuanced understanding of the current challenges society faces in applying free speech to practical problems in our moral, social, and political lives.