The Aesthetics of Free Speech

Exploring the intersection of free speech and the public sphere, this book critiques the liberal ideal of 'rational' discourse through a Marxist lens. John Michael Roberts argues that such ideals often marginalize certain voices, deeming them unworthy of participation. He reveals how these excluded perspectives cultivate their own aesthetic of free speech, ultimately challenging and disrupting the dominant bourgeois norms. This theoretical examination invites readers to reconsider the inclusivity and dynamics of public discourse.