The Morality of the Mass MediaW. Lawson Taitte "In the 1992 Lectures . . . the theme is repeatedly stressed that the freedom of belief which the First Amendment protects from state action includes the right to speak freely, the right to refrain from speaking, and the freedom of the press. These rights are essential components of a broader concept of freedom of thought; there can be no freedom of thought unless ideas can be uttered. This in turn is a part of a still broader conception of human freedom and dignity." --from the Introduction |
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Introduction | 11 |
Moral Traditions as a Guideline for Journalists | 41 |
The News Media and the National Interest | 65 |
Copyright | |
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