POLS 250 Chapter Notes - Chapter None: Harm Principle, Vise

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Political Studies
• Course: POLS 250
• Professor: Colin Farrelly

Document Summary

David brink millian principles, freedom of expression and hate speech : Forming well educated opinions hearing a plethora of perspectives rather than a select few. Limits state intervention does not allow the state to prescribe right opinions . Leads to instability destruction with too much freedom to disagree with the government. In mill"s time there wasn"t as much access to education now need for unlimited is lessened. Psychological harm as a serious violation discovering more about mental health, suicide harm inflicted by speech can be just as bad as physical. We may want to sacrifice good public discourse a little to feel safe in the public sphere. Certain aspects of free speech are not conducive to discussion. Historical issues with free speech such as the french revolution that caused violence. When speech is controlled it makes the government look better, creating a sense of nationalism views. Promotes the rights of uneducated and non-expert opinions increases access to truth.