The Hateful and the Obscene: Studies in the Limits of Free Expression

Leonard Sumner

Published by University of Toronto Press 2004

The Hateful and the Obscene

Studies in the Limits of Free Expression

Leonard Sumner

In the series Toronto Studies in Philosophy

https://doi.org/10.3138/9781442681439

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The Hateful and the Obscene is a compelling interpretation of freedom of expression that combines serious philosophical thought with a focus on Canadian law, thus maintaining the breadth to deal with both obscenity and hate literature.

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Sumner Leonard :

Leonard W. Sumner is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Preface Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	ix
1. A Theory of Free Expression? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2. Mill's Framework Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	18
3. The Balancing Act Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	52
4. The Myth of Community Standards Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	88
5. In Harm's Way? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	126
6. From Principle to Policy Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	165
Notes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	205
Cases Cited Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	247
Works Cited Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	251
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	265

Language: English
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Audience: College/higher education;Professional and scholarly;
Pages
- Main content: 288

eBook

Published: October 12, 2004
ISBN: 9781442681439