FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND RELIGIOUS OFFENSE
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https://doi.org/10.26512/2358-82842020e33294Keywords:
Freedom of speech; Censorship; Religious offense; Harm principle; Offense Principle; Conservatism.Abstract
In this article, I argue against censoring artistic works taken as offensive by religious believers. Initially, I discuss Mill's harm principle and Feinberg's offense principle. I show that they do not form a basis for censorship. Next, I show that moral conservatism also fails as a basis for censorship. I present part of Mill's argument for freedom of speech and debate and agree with its conclusion, but I also propose that freedom of speech and debate is not incompatible with religious belief.
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