Freedom, Rights And Pornography
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Freedom, Rights And Pornography (1977) is a collection of essays by Fred Berger.
- "In the essays that follow, Fred Berger argues for freedom of expression, civil disobedience, affirmative action and what he calls liberal judicial activism and against sex-role stereotyping, paternalism and the censorship of pornography. Underlying his liberalism is a unified theory. That theory consists of a conception of rights, ..."
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Mill and the right of free expression -- The right of free expression -- Symbolic conduct and freedom of speech -- Judicial review, constitutionally protected rights, and democracy -- Some aspects of legal reasoning concerning constitutionally protected rights -- 'Law and order' and civil disobedience -- Paternalism and autonomy -- Sex role change and autonomy -- Racial and sex-role stereotyping in the media: an analysis -- The differences in the cases for and against preferential treatment based on sex and those based on race -- Pornography, Sex, and Censorship -- Pornography, feminism, and censorship -- Gratitude -- Love, friendship, and utility: on practical reason and reductionism.
