ICT 205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: First Amendment To The United States Constitution, Social Contract, Liberal Democracy
30 Oct 2018
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If truth does exist, human beings cannot identify it. If human beings can identify truth sometimes, free discussion does not evidently contribute to their capacity to do so. Exposure and deterrence of abuses of authority. Free speech as a check on abuse of authority, especially governmental authority. Autonomy: independence of judgment and considerate decision. By affording people an opportunity to hear and digest competing positions and to explore options in conversations with others, freedom of discussion is thought to promote independent judgment and considerate decision . Emotional outlet, personal development, and sense of dignity. Communication is a crucial way to relate to others; it is also an indispensable outlet for emotion and a vital aspect of the development of one"s personality and ideas . Free speech contributes importantly the functioning of liberal democracy and to the values it serves citizens, government officials, etc need info.
