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Modern Sedition Law And The Glorification Of Terrorism: A Legislative Overview -- Free Speech And Democracy: The Problem Of Line-drawing -- Can Saying So Make It So: The Relation Between Speech And Action -- Speech And Harm -- Truth, Autonomy, And The Marketplace Of Ideas -- Imitation, Belief Formation And Media Technologies -- Policy Implications. Sarah Sorial. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 186-194) And Index.
This work investigates the complex legal and philosophical boundaries between protected free speech and the incitement of violence within the context of modern counter-terrorism legislation. Sarah Sorial, a scholar in legal philosophy, examines how democratic societies attempt to regulate speech that may lead to harm without undermining the fundamental principles of autonomy and open discourse. By analyzing the intersection of speech acts and potential real-world consequences, the author provides a framework for evaluating the legitimacy of sedition laws in the digital age.
What You Will Find
Experts and legal scholars frequently cite this text as a rigorous exploration of the tension between security mandates and civil liberties. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which is well-suited for those interested in the intersection of political theory and constitutional law.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
2013-03-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0415565154
ISBN-13:
9780203804322
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