Areopagitica by John Milton

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Author Milton, John, 1608-1674
Title Areopagitica
A Speech for the Liberty of Unlicensed Printing to the Parliament of England
Note Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Judith Boss and David Widger
Summary "Areopagitica" by John Milton is a historical treatise advocating for the freedom of unlicensed printing, written during the 17th century at a time of significant political and religious upheaval in England. The work presents a passionate argument against censorship, emphasizing the importance of free expression and the vital role that literature and debate play in the pursuit of truth and enlightenment. The opening of "Areopagitica" sets the stage for Milton's plea to the Parliament of England, where he expresses his belief that true liberty lies in the ability of individuals to freely communicate their thoughts and ideas. He reflects on the value of unlicensed printing and warns against the dangers of censorship, asserting that suppressing ideas only stifles innovation and discourages intellectual growth. Milton draws on historical examples from ancient Greece and Rome to illustrate the destructive effects of licensing and censorship while calling upon the Parliament to promote a culture of open discourse and inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class K: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Freedom of the press -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 608
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 23, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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