Samenvatting
In this essay, we examine the contentious relation between truth, disinformation and freedom of expression. We argue that the defence of disinformation as freedom of speech
on utilitarian grounds can be criticised in several respects, and in particular point to the significant societal costs when disinformation runs rampant, especially when it obfuscates the truth in democratic processes.
on utilitarian grounds can be criticised in several respects, and in particular point to the significant societal costs when disinformation runs rampant, especially when it obfuscates the truth in democratic processes.
| Originele taal-2 | English |
|---|---|
| Titel | A Question of Truth |
| Uitgeverij | ASP / VUBPRESS |
| Pagina's | 138-143 |
| Aantal pagina's | 5 |
| ISBN van geprinte versie | 978 94 6117 491 8 |
| Status | Published - 2023 |