Hitler's Expression Of Social Credibility
In an idealistic world we would use our negative liberty and given right, to speak freely without consequence; yet, the right to speak freely should be imposed on by positive liberties and considered in terms of the potential to elicit harm or offence to others in society. Restricting individuals on their speech based on their level of social influence is practicable, as the more influence they have, the greater the potential for harm and offence to others. There is a need to not just preserve society, but also to protect those not yet matured; at the same time, individuals, of any level of influence, have the right to express their own opinion. Expression of opinion is important in the growth of both individuals and society; as in effect,
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7933). This example alone; emphasizes, that speech itself can result in harm. Society has a moral obligation to intervene to restrict free speech and provide protection from such reprehensible intolerance's being perpetrated (Jacobson, 2000); for this reason, individuals must forfeit negative liberties for progression in a free society (Berlin, 1958, p. 29). Berlin (1958) raises a key question, about who should impede our liberty (p. 2), this is the flip side of the complex argument of free speech, to have positive liberties implemented, requires trust in the governments and politicians we elect. Mill (1859) supports a cautious approach to the power rendered to a government or overriding power (p. …show more content…
Mill indicated that social pressure could stifle the views of others, as people pushed their plight to censor unwanted views; resulting in, an atrophied individual (as cited by van Mill, 2016). Mill conceptualised that it was important to be able to discuss, debate and share opinions without risk of penalty in order to progress the development of an individual (as cited by Jacobson, 2000, p. 295). Taking this argument into account and considering the diverse roles of those with social power; it still seems, the need for positive liberties are justified, not only for the security of society, but also for the protection of the speaker
7933). This example alone; emphasizes, that speech itself can result in harm. Society has a moral obligation to intervene to restrict free speech and provide protection from such reprehensible intolerance's being perpetrated (Jacobson, 2000); for this reason, individuals must forfeit negative liberties for progression in a free society (Berlin, 1958, p. 29). Berlin (1958) raises a key question, about who should impede our liberty (p. 2), this is the flip side of the complex argument of free speech, to have positive liberties implemented, requires trust in the governments and politicians we elect. Mill (1859) supports a cautious approach to the power rendered to a government or overriding power (p. …show more content…
Mill indicated that social pressure could stifle the views of others, as people pushed their plight to censor unwanted views; resulting in, an atrophied individual (as cited by van Mill, 2016). Mill conceptualised that it was important to be able to discuss, debate and share opinions without risk of penalty in order to progress the development of an individual (as cited by Jacobson, 2000, p. 295). Taking this argument into account and considering the diverse roles of those with social power; it still seems, the need for positive liberties are justified, not only for the security of society, but also for the protection of the speaker