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Every liberal democracy has laws or codes against hate speechexcept the United States. For constitutionalists, regulation of hate speech violates the First Amendment and damages a free society. Against this absolutist view, Jeremy Waldron argues powerfully that hate speech should be regulated as part of our commitment to human dignity and to inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities.Causing offenseby depicting a religious leader as a terrorist in a newspaper cartoon, for exampleis not the same as launching a libelous attack on a groups dignity, according to Waldron, and it lies outside the reach of law. But defamation of a minority group, through hate speech, undermines a public good that can and should be protected: the basic assurance of inclusion in society for all members. A social environment polluted by antigay leaflets, Nazi banners, and burning crosses sends an implicit message to the targets of such hatred: your security is uncertain and you can expect to face humiliation and discrimination when you leave your home.Freespeech advocates boast of despising what racists say but defending to the death their right to say it. Waldron finds this emphasis on intellectual resilience misguided and points instead to the threat hate speech poses to the lives, dignity, and reputations of minority members. Finding support for his view among philosophers of the Enlightenment, Waldron asks us to move beyond kneejerk American exceptionalism in our debates over the serious consequences of hateful speech.
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- Q: What is the main argument presented in 'The Harm in Hate Speech'? A: The main argument in 'The Harm in Hate Speech' by Jeremy Waldron is that hate speech should be regulated to protect human dignity and ensure inclusion for vulnerable minorities, contrasting with the absolutist view that such regulation violates the First Amendment.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Harm in Hate Speech'? A: The author of 'The Harm in Hate Speech' is Jeremy Waldron.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Harm in Hate Speech' was published on October 6, 2014.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Harm in Hate Speech'? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is a reprint edition of 'The Harm in Hate Speech'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Harm in Hate Speech' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Civil Rights.
- Q: Is 'The Harm in Hate Speech' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Harm in Hate Speech' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to law, philosophy, and civil rights.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes in 'The Harm in Hate Speech' include the balance between free speech and the regulation of hate speech, human dignity, and the societal impacts of hate speech on vulnerable communities.
- Q: Can I buy this book in new condition? A: 'The Harm in Hate Speech' is available in new condition.