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The Book Club: What Is Free Speech?

Best of the Spectator

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Echoes of Enlightenment: Free Speech and Its Contradictions

This chapter examines the intricate dynamics of free speech during the Enlightenment, addressing the exclusion of marginalized groups and the challenges they faced in voicing their perspectives. By analyzing historical figures and events, it reveals how these groups have reclaimed the narrative of free speech to advocate for their rights and confront societal contradictions.

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