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Racism and hate speech – A critique of Scanlon’s Contractual Theory
The First Amendment is an important value in American liberal polity. Under this value, racism, hate speech and offensive speech are protected speech. This article scrutinizes one of the clear representatives of the American liberal polity - Thomas Scanlon. The paper tracks the developments in his theory over the years. It is argued that Scanlon’s arguments downplay tangible harm that speech might inflict on its target victim audience. Scanlon’s distinction between participant interests, audience interests, and the interests of bystanders is put under close scrutiny. The article criticizes viewpoint neutrality and suggests a balancing approach, further arguing that democracy is required to develop protective mechanisms against harm-facilitating speech as well as profound offences. Both should be taken most seriously
Ümbrik aadressiga Thomas Spring Rice'le
Hobhouse, John Cam, 1786-1869, inglise poliitik ja kirjanikÜmbrik aadressiga, mis kirjutatud J. Hobhouse käeg
Speech Of the Right Honorable Sir John Hobhouse, Bart. President Of The Board Of Control On The Sattara Question, In The House Of Commons, On The Tuesday, July 6th, 1847; Extracted From Haward's Parliamentary Debates
Travels in Albania and other provinces of Turkey in 1809 & 1810 / By the right hon. lord Broughton, G.C.B.
Travels in Albania and other provinces of Turkey in 1809 & 1810 / by the right hon. lord Broughton ___.
A journey through Albania, and other provinces of Turkey in Europe and Asia, to Constantinopel, during the years 1809 and 1810.
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