Freedom of expression and the lyrics of American beatniks. Obscenity and the limits of freedom?
Keywords:
freedom of speech/expression, censorship, obscenity, bitniks, beat generationAbstract
Freedom of speech is guaranteed to every person by international agreements concerning the protection of human rights and by national constitutions. Freedom of expression is regarded as one of the pillars of democracy, the determinant of a wide sphere of human freedom. But should every statement, even the most controversial, be the subject of protection? Does obscene speech deserve such protection? The answer to these questions seems to be justified especially in the age of Internet – the instrument offering the possibility of unrestricted flow of information.
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