Free Speech: Trigger Warnings, Academic Freedom, and More
Have you ever wondered if Free Speech has its limits? Well, this is the place for you. You’ve got freedom of speech, but you’re not free to shout fire in a crowded theater? What about hate speech? Triggering speech? In this online course, we dive deep into topics related to free speech. Topics include speech restrictions on college campuses, the Charlie Hebdo massacre, and the use of free speech by oppressed groups to change the world.
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