Hate speech and democratic citizenship
Heinze, Eric, 1961-2017
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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. Most modern democracies punish hate speech. Less freedom for some, they claim, guarantees greater freedom for others. Heinze rejects that approach, arguing that democracies have better ways of combatting violence and discrimination against vulnerable groups without having to censor speakers. Critiquing dominant free speech theories, Heinze explains that free expression must be safeguarded not just as an individual right, but as an essential attribute of democratic citizenship. The book challenges contemporary state regulation of public discourse by promoting a stronger theory of what democracy is and what it demands. Examining US, European, and international approaches, Heinze offers a new vision of free speech within Western democracies.
Main title:
Hate speech and democratic citizenship / Eric Heinze.
Author:
Heinze, Eric, 1961-, author
Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Collation:
x, 248 pages ; 23 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2016.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780198816416 (pbk)
Dewey class:
345.0256
LC class:
K5210
Language:
English
Subject:
Hate speech -- Law and legislationFreedom of speechDemocracyLawLaws of specific jurisdictions & specific areas of lawCivics & citizenshipHuman rights, civil rightsComparative lawConstitutional & administrative law: generalHuman rights & civil libertiesPolitics & governmentJurisprudence & general issuesAdministrative jurisdiction & public administration
BRN:
392254