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Milton and our modern world

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Milton's Legacy: Tyranny, Free Speech, and Revolution

This chapter explores the revolutionary thought of John Milton, examining his critique of tyranny and the moral implications of regicide during the English Civil War. It highlights Milton's influential works like 'Areopagitica', discussing their impact on modern concepts of free speech and individual thought amidst historical and contemporary debates. The conversation also draws connections between Milton's ideas and various political contexts, including the Arab Spring and modern censorship challenges.

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