Political Theory

Freedom of Thought

ABSTRACT

This conference was based on original papers exploring freedom of expression defined as the right of every individual to hold opinions and to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas without interference. Discussion focused on how the resulting ideas affected the free society.

READING LIST

Conference Readings

Bejan, Teresa M. “Free Expression or Equal Speech?.” Paper presented at Liberty Fund Symposium, Park City, Utah, July 18-21, 2019.

Cohen, Andrew Jason. “The harms of silence: From Pierre Bayle to The New Jim Crow.” Paper presented at Liberty Fund Symposium, Park City, Utah, July 18-21, 2019.

Cushman, Thomas. “Freedom of Thought, Freedom of Expression, and Ideology: Lessons from Dissidents in Totalitarian Societies.” Paper presented at Liberty Fund Symposium, Park City, Utah, July 18-21, 2019.

Habib, Khalil M. “Persecution and the Art of Freedom: Alexis de Tocqueville on the Importance of Free Press and Free Speech in Democratic Society.” Paper presented at Liberty Fund Symposium, Park City, Utah, July 18-21, 2019.

Jacobson, Daniel. “A Defense of Mill’s Argument for the ’Practical Inseparability’ of the Liberties of Conscience (And the Absolutism It Entails).” Paper presented at Liberty Fund Symposium, Park City, Utah, July 18-21, 2019.

Kissel, Adam. “Free Speech Metaphors to Live By.” Paper presented at Liberty Fund Symposium, Park City, Utah, July 18-21, 2019.

Koppelman, Andrew. “In Praise of Evil Thoughts.” Paper presented at Liberty Fund Symposium, Park City, Utah, July 18-21, 2019.

Moore, Adam D. “Free Speech, Privacy, and Autonomy.” Paper presented at Liberty Fund Symposium, Park City, Utah, July 18-21, 2019.

Schauer, Frederick. “Freedom of Thought?.” Paper presented at Liberty Fund Symposium, Park City, Utah, July 18-21, 2019.

Whittington, Keith E. “The Value of Ideological Diversity among University Faculty.” Paper presented at Liberty Fund Symposium, Park City, Utah, July 18-21, 2019.

Williams, Joanna. “Can we talk freely about gender?.” Paper presented at Liberty Fund Symposium, Park City, Utah, July 18-21, 2019.