Free Speech is a philosophical treatment of a topic which is of immense political and social importance to each and every one of us. In this book, Alan Haworth situates the main arguments for free speech by tracing their relationship to contemporary debates in politics and political philosophy. He considers some of the most important historical contributions to the free speech debate, concentrating most on the thoughts of John Stuart Mill. Haworth writes with great clarity, with wit and with genuine concern. Free Speech is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in philosophy, politics, and current affairs.