Jrlc Chapter 2 Pt. 1
Chapter 2, Part I
Questions
Fall 2012
These pages and questions present issues and terms important throughout the course.
Answers due Friday, Aug. 24. Part I. Write answers to Chapter 2, part I.
1. Is there a "theory" of freedom of expression? Pp. 26-33? Explain. There have been many contributions to First Amendment theory, but there is no one all encompassing theory of freedom of expression. This is because there are so many different media, social conflicts and competing philosophies.
2. List five values served by freedom of expression?
Without a single theory, five values can be contrived from freedom of expression that include: the search for truth, promotion of democratic governance, a check on government abuses, orderly change, and contributions to human fulfillment.
3. Does one need to believe that "truth" will ultimately prevail to justify support for the marketplace of ideas?
One does not need to believe that “truth” will ultimately prevail to justify suppose for the marketplace of ideas. Philosopher John Stuart Mill believed that to suppress a false statement results in a loss of a “benefit, the clearer perception and livelier impression of truth, produced by its collision with error.” He believed that to suppress wrong ideas, as well as the truth, prevented the growth of people when they realize it was a falsehood.
4. Your opinion: Will Congress or the FCC have to impose “net neutrality” on the Internet to preserve a robust marketplace of ideas?
I believe that eventually some form of net neutrality will have to be put in place to prevent censorship or any restrictions of content based on person-to-person or amount of money being paid for service.
5. Why is Meiklejohn called an "absolutist?"
Alexander Meiklejohn is often referred to as an absolutist because he believed the speech contributed to the “business of government” should be absolutely protected from government censorship. He also believed that no ideas or
Questions
Fall 2012
These pages and questions present issues and terms important throughout the course.
Answers due Friday, Aug. 24. Part I. Write answers to Chapter 2, part I.
1. Is there a "theory" of freedom of expression? Pp. 26-33? Explain. There have been many contributions to First Amendment theory, but there is no one all encompassing theory of freedom of expression. This is because there are so many different media, social conflicts and competing philosophies.
2. List five values served by freedom of expression?
Without a single theory, five values can be contrived from freedom of expression that include: the search for truth, promotion of democratic governance, a check on government abuses, orderly change, and contributions to human fulfillment.
3. Does one need to believe that "truth" will ultimately prevail to justify support for the marketplace of ideas?
One does not need to believe that “truth” will ultimately prevail to justify suppose for the marketplace of ideas. Philosopher John Stuart Mill believed that to suppress a false statement results in a loss of a “benefit, the clearer perception and livelier impression of truth, produced by its collision with error.” He believed that to suppress wrong ideas, as well as the truth, prevented the growth of people when they realize it was a falsehood.
4. Your opinion: Will Congress or the FCC have to impose “net neutrality” on the Internet to preserve a robust marketplace of ideas?
I believe that eventually some form of net neutrality will have to be put in place to prevent censorship or any restrictions of content based on person-to-person or amount of money being paid for service.
5. Why is Meiklejohn called an "absolutist?"
Alexander Meiklejohn is often referred to as an absolutist because he believed the speech contributed to the “business of government” should be absolutely protected from government censorship. He also believed that no ideas or