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Published in 1644, Milton’s Areopagitica is a landmark tract against the 1643 Licensing Order that sought to censor printed material. Drawing on classical Greek and Roman examples and biblical references, Milton contends that societies have thrived without such restrictions and that freedom of expression is essential to a healthy public discourse. The work, named after Isocrates’ ancient speech, remains one of history’s most influential defenses of press liberty and individual thought.
First publish date: 1819
Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory
Authors: John Milton
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