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A Point of View - Roger Scruton: In Defence of Free Speech - 大象传媒 Sounds

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A Point of View

Roger Scruton: In Defence of Free SpeechRoger Scruton: In Defence of Free Speech

Released On: 23 Oct 2015

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Roger Scruton argues that the law on freedom of speech ought to protect heretical views.

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