Hate speech and democratic citizenship
Heinze, EricAuthor
An astute challenge to dominant free speech theories, this book critiques US, European, and international rules on hate speech. In a highly original argument, the author identifies individual expression as more than just an individual right. He revisits the central role of public discourse as the crucial pillar of modern democracy.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An astute challenge to dominant free speech theories, this book critiques US, European, and international rules on hate speech. In a highly original argument, the author identifies individual expression as more than just an individual right. He revisits the central role of public discourse as the crucial pillar of modern democracy.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on March 9, 2016).
1. Introduction -- 2. Concepts and contexts -- 3. Liberalism and value pluralism -- 4. Democracy and citizenship -- 5. The prohibitionist challenge -- 6. Democractic historicism -- 7. Conclusion.
Hate speech
Freedom of speech
Democracy
Law, General & Comparative
Law, Politics & Government