Freedom, Rights and Pornography

Berger, Fred R. Ed(s): Russell, B.

ISBN 10: 0792310349 / ISBN 13: 9780792310341

Editore: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1990

Editor(s): Russell, B. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526. . 1990. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Codice articolo V9780792310341

Riassunto:

The conception of a right that Berger defends derives from J ohn Stuart Mill and is captured by what he calls "the rights­ formula": to have a right is to have important interests that society ought to protect as a matter of general rule (pp.

Contenuti: 1: Mill And The Right Of Free Expression.- I. Mill’s Concept Of A Right.- II. The Basic Elements Of Mill’s Moral Theory.- Mill’s Concept of Happiness.- Mill On Moral Rules.- The Rules of Justice.- Further Development of Mill’s Theory.- III. The Right Of Free Expression.- 2: The Right Of Free Expression.- I. Features Of A Basic Constitutional Right.- II. Philosophical Justifications For Freedom of Expression.- III. The Right Of Free Expression—A New Perspective.- IV. Censorship and Regulation-Crucial Tools of Analysis 23 V. Conclusion.- 3: Symbolic Conduct And Freedom Of Speech.- I. The Nature Of Symbolic Conduct.- II. The Argument For Protection.- III. Objections And Replies.- IV. Legal Doctrines Needed.- 4: Judicial Review, Constitutionally Protected Rights, And Democracy.- I. Principles Used In Deciding Constitutional Questions.- II. The Role Of The Constitution In Protecting 51 Basic.- 5: Some Aspects Of Legal Reasoning Concerning Constitutionally Protected Rights.- I. Constitutionally Protected Rights And Values Esssential To A Democracy.- II. The Courts Protection Of Fundamental Rights.- 6: ‘Law And Order’ And Civil DISOBEDIENCE.- I. Law, Regularity And Security.- II. Disorder.- III. Replies To Objections.- 7: Paternalism And Autonomy.- I. Mill’s Concept of Happiness.- II. Mill’s Conception of Justice and Rights.- III. Further Development of Mill’s Theory.- IV. Paternalism and Autonomy.- 8: Sex Role Change And Autonomy.- 9: Racial And Sex-Role Stereotyping In The Media: An Analysis.- 10: The Differences In The Cases For And Against Preferential Treatment Based On Sex And Those Based On Race.- 11: Pornography, Sex, And Censorship.- I. Objections To Pornography: Conflicting Views On Sex.- II. The Response To Conservative Objections.- 12: Pornography, Feminism, And Censorship.- I. The Feminist Objections To Pornography.- II. Response To The Arguments.- III. Conclusions.- 13: Gratitude.- I. The Duty To Show Gratitude.- II. What Does Gratitude Express.- III. The Significance Of Gratitude For Moral Philosophy.- 14: Love, Friendship, And Utility: On Practical Reason And Reductionism.- I. Love and Friendship.- II. Utilitarianism.- III. Practical Reasoning and Reductivist Explanation.- Bibliography Of Fred Berger’s Work.- Index Of Names.- Index Of Subjects.

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Titolo: Freedom, Rights and Pornography
Casa editrice: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Data di pubblicazione: 1990
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: New