The Paradoxes of Liberty: The Freedom of Speech (Re-) Considered

Amsterdam Law Forum, Forthcoming

8 Pages Posted: 1 Jul 2011

Date Written: 2009

Abstract

The freedom of speech is crucial to an open society, as pointed out by Mill. The ECHR differentiates between the freedom of thought and expression, which corresponds to an inner and an outer element. Liberty is necessary to find truth; the freedom of speech supposes a possibility to state things that are true and untrue. Liberty also logically implies certain limitations, like the concept of clear and present danger. Moreover, the discourse of the freedom of thought and expression is changing radically in the European countries.

Suggested Citation

Overgaauw, Daniel, The Paradoxes of Liberty: The Freedom of Speech (Re-) Considered (2009). Amsterdam Law Forum, Forthcoming, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1876378

Daniel Overgaauw (Contact Author)

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