Monday, December 7, 2020
Eight Values of Free Expression
Having another chance to take time and read through the Eight Values of Free Expression, I was able to make a decision as to which value resonated with me the most. I feel as though the following value holds the most prominence to me personally:
4. Individual Self-Fulfillment ( aka Self-Actualization) — see C. Edwin Baker, Human Liberty, and Freedom of Speech
Free speech enables individuals to express themselves and thereby create their own identify — and, in the process perhaps, find kindred spirits. Freedom of speech thus becomes an aspect of human dignity, human agency, and autonomy.
I can remember this concept of self-actualization from both past psychology and sociology courses both here at High Point, and earlier in my academic career. I feel as though that is also a part of what makes it important. for a topic like this to be recurring throughout so many fields of study, it must hold importance. This is all too true and we can see it prominent in our society today in the way that our nation holds the privilege of free speech in such high regard.
I think that without this important freedom of speech, we would not be able to express ourselves in the way that we do today. Allowing this freedom of speech enables our society to grow as individuals, but at the same time, sharing ideas and experiences that connect us further under the umbrella of humanity.
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