Mill on Censorship of COVID-19 Misinformation

Autor*innen

• Nathanael Schabrun

Parameter

• Philosophie

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The paper examines the ethical implications of censoring misinformation during the COVID pandemic, drawing on John Stuart Mill's arguments against censorship. It highlights the tension between protecting public health and the potential harms of restricting free speech. The author emphasizes that while misinformation can be harmful, the consequences of censorship are often overlooked. The analysis culminates in five key findings that explore the balance between public safety and the principles of free expression in the context of the pandemic.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback