An Enquiry Concerning the Liberty and Licentiousness of the Press and the Uncontroulable Nature of the Human Mind [electronic Resource]

<p>An Enquiry Concerning the Liberty and Licentiousness of the Press and the Uncontroulable Nature of the Human Mind by John Thomson of New York originally published in 1801 delves into the complex relationship between governmental authority and the free expression of public opinion. This thought-provoking work investigates the extent to which governments possess the right to control the press and by extension the very thoughts of their citizens.</p> <p>Thomson's enquiry offers valuable insights into the historical debates surrounding freedom of speech and the press concepts that remain crucial to democratic societies. This book serves as a vital resource for understanding the philosophical underpinnings of these rights and the potential dangers of unchecked governmental power. Readers interested in political theory constitutional law and the history of civil liberties will find this electronic resource both timely and relevant.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>