Mill and free speech

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4 pages

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07/13/2009

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Table of Contents Mill and free speech Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. Controversy concerning cartons depicting the prophet Muhammad
  3. The debate around 'Free Speech'
  4. John Stuart Mill's principles of 'Free Speech'
  5. The argument around the cartoons
  6. Muslim vs non-muslim views on 'Free Speech'
  7. Conclusion
  8. Bibliography

Abstract

In 2005, there was a major controversy concerning a Danish newspaper's publication of several cartons that depicted the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Many (both Muslims and non-Muslims) believed the cartoons were racist. Furthermore, many Muslims believe that any visual depiction of Muhammad is blasphemous. There were many protests, and even riots, in defiance of the publication. In response to the uproar, many countries chose to ban the publication of these cartoons (this included banning the sale of foreign newspapers containing the cartoons). John Stuart mill presents principles describing the value of, and legitimate limits to, freedom, including free speech. This essay will explain these principles and what they suggest about the aforementioned publication bans. From this it will be shown that the ban is not justified, and the cartoons cannot be held accountable for the threat of violence that comes from this exercising of free speech.

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