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116 | Teresa Bejan on Free Speech, Civility, and Toleration

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Navigating the Paradoxes of Tolerance and Free Speech

This chapter explores Karl Popper's paradox of tolerance, questioning the selective toleration of beliefs in a democratic society. It highlights the complexities of balancing free speech with the need to address hate speech and societal power dynamics while stressing individual rights. Furthermore, the discussion contrasts European and American perspectives on free speech, revealing how cultural differences shape the understanding and practice of tolerance.

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