Philosophers lay out boundaries of free speech

Professors say Charlie Hebdo magazine producers do not pass free speech test

Philosophy professors Grant Havers (left) and Chris Morrissey agree that freedom of speech should have limits, at a presentation at TWU March 4. Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic.

Today's perception of freedom of speech is a far cry from what its promoters meant in the 17th century, according to Trinity Western University professor Grant Havers. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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