Is There a Right of Freedom of Expression?

Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Law

by Larry Alexander

In this provocative book, Alexander offers a sceptical appraisal of the claim that freedom of expression is a human right. He examines the various contexts in which a right to freedom of expression might be asserted and concludes that such a right cannot be supported in any of these contexts. He argues that some legal protection of freedom of expression is surely valuable, though the form such protection will take will vary with historical and cultural circumstances and is not a matter of human right. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book will appeal to students and professionals in political philosophy, law, political science, and human rights.

Genres: Philosophy

217 pages, ebook

First published August 3, 2001

About the author

Larry Alexander is Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of San Diego.

Reviews

[Kubilay · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book, Alexander examines freedom of speech with strict scrutiny and proposes that Freedom of Speech is not a right. Still, at the end of the book he accepts it is neceserry, but still not as a right.