The ordinary argument for freedom of speech typically follows one of two patterns. First, some people argue that in a free society, the best ideas rise to the top. Second, some people (often the same people) argue that it’s morally imperative that people have freedom of conscience. Recent events in Egypt and the leading economic model of explaining them give us a third line of reasoning to defend freedom of speech.
Egypt, preference falsification, and free speech
Egypt, preference falsification, and free…
Egypt, preference falsification, and free speech
The ordinary argument for freedom of speech typically follows one of two patterns. First, some people argue that in a free society, the best ideas rise to the top. Second, some people (often the same people) argue that it’s morally imperative that people have freedom of conscience. Recent events in Egypt and the leading economic model of explaining them give us a third line of reasoning to defend freedom of speech.