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#14 - John Stuart Mill and Free Speech | Piers Turner
Piers Norris Turner is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Political Science (by courtesy), and Director of the Center for Ethics and Human Values (CEHV).
Website: https://philosophy.osu.edu/people/turner.894
Summary
Mill believed that the search for truth was important and that people should always remain open to the possibility of being wrong. He also argued that free discussion was valuable for preserving the truth and allowing individuals to understand why beliefs are true. In this video, Piers Turner emphasizes that Mill's arguments for freedom of speech must be understood contextually and in balance with other values and concerns. He suggests that Mill's view on free speech should be understood in the context of his belief in the connection between liberty and progress.
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By Jason ChenPiers Norris Turner is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Political Science (by courtesy), and Director of the Center for Ethics and Human Values (CEHV).
Website: https://philosophy.osu.edu/people/turner.894
Summary
Mill believed that the search for truth was important and that people should always remain open to the possibility of being wrong. He also argued that free discussion was valuable for preserving the truth and allowing individuals to understand why beliefs are true. In this video, Piers Turner emphasizes that Mill's arguments for freedom of speech must be understood contextually and in balance with other values and concerns. He suggests that Mill's view on free speech should be understood in the context of his belief in the connection between liberty and progress.