Dano, discurso de ódio e liberdade de expressão em John Stuart Mill: uma avaliação crítica

Abstract

This thesis addresses the concept of absolute freedom of expression and its function for ethical and moral development, based on a critical analysis of the concept of non-harm presented by John Stuart Mill. Try to explain the concept of freedom of expression and how it has a strong influence on the way we develop. To this end, John Stuart Mill's theory on the subject is explored, and a critical analysis of his concept of absolute freedom of expression is made. Thus, firstly, John Stuart Mill's utilitarian theory is analyzed, since it is a necessary partof better understanding his way of thinking. Then, investigate the author's work About Freedom, for a better understanding of how he understands freedom and the damage that our actions can cause. And, finally, critically discuss this theory, using Jeremy Waldron's analysis ofMill's theory. Waldron expands the concept of no harm to issues such as hate speech. With theadvancement of societies and their complexities, we can see an increase in so-called hate speech, sometimes normalized under the pretext of being a right to freedom of expression. However, such speeches often cause harm to people. Thus, because of Mill's ideas, who defends the absolute freedom of opinions, whether good or bad, we seek to relate Mill's concept of non-harm with hate speech, using Jeremy Waldron's criticism of the theme. That said, we start from the following research problem: In view of changes in society and new complexities in interpersonal relationships, the concept of No Harm develop by Mill, as well as his theory of freedom, can be thought of in an expanded way to include problems that, at the time of its elaboration, were not completely understood? [resumo fornecido pelo autor]