Freedom of speech in liberal and non-liberal traditions

• Published in: Philosophy & social criticism Vol. 48; no. 4; pp. 460 - 472
• Main Author: Kaul, Volker
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.05.2022; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Academic freedom; Autonomy; Civil society; Freedom of speech; Hate speech; Multiculturalism & pluralism; Public sphere; Theory; Truth; autonomy; academic freedom; Mohammed cartoons; truth; islamophobia; recognition; freedom of speech; hate speech; fake news; cancel culture

The article presents different theories and comparative analyses of freedom of speech in both liberal and non-liberal traditions. Whereas freedom of speech is not an absolute right, the question is if this right should depend wholly on the truth of the respective opinion or statement. Theories that...