Freedom of Speech for All Views – Noam Chomsky

„Goebbels was in favor of free speech for views he liked. So was Stalin. If you’re really in favor of free speech, then you’re in favor of freedom of speech for precisely the views you despise. Otherwise, you’re not in favor of free speech.“

Noam ChomskyNoam Chomsky explains that free speech is real only if it includes views you despise.
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Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, philosopher, and political activist, renowned for his work in linguistic theory and critical social analysis.

Noam Chomsky emphasizes the true meaning of free speech, which includes even unwanted views.


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Noam Chomsky quote about freedom of speech for all views

Born in 1928, Noam Chomsky is a prominent linguist, cognitive scientist, philosopher, and political activist. He is widely regarded as the father of modern linguistics and revolutionized the field with his theory of generative grammar. Additionally, Chomsky is known for his critical analyses of politics and mass media.

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