This talk explores the foundational ideas on freedom of the press as articulated by Benjamin Franklin and Gaetano Filangieri, highlighting the synergy between American and European enlightenment thought on this crucial subject. The presentation delves into their writings to uncover how both figures championed the press as a pillar of democracy and a tool for societal progress. It further examines the enduring influence of their ideas on contemporary debates surrounding press freedom, illustrating the relevance of their enlightenment perspectives in today's global discourse on the rights and responsibilities of the media.
Tracing our common roots: Freedom of press in the Works of Franklin and Filangieri / Arena, Amedeo. - (2023). (Intervento presentato al convegno Free speech and the Rule of Law: European and American Perspectives tenutosi a Federico II nel 12/6/2023).
Tracing our common roots: Freedom of press in the Works of Franklin and Filangieri
Amedeo Arena
2023
Abstract
This talk explores the foundational ideas on freedom of the press as articulated by Benjamin Franklin and Gaetano Filangieri, highlighting the synergy between American and European enlightenment thought on this crucial subject. The presentation delves into their writings to uncover how both figures championed the press as a pillar of democracy and a tool for societal progress. It further examines the enduring influence of their ideas on contemporary debates surrounding press freedom, illustrating the relevance of their enlightenment perspectives in today's global discourse on the rights and responsibilities of the media.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
