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Areopagitica by John Milton is a passionate and eloquent defense of free speech and the freedom of the press. Written as a response to the English Parliament’s licensing order of 1643, which imposed pre-publication censorship, this prose work argues for the unlicensed printing of books, emphasizing the role of free expression in intellectual and societal progress. It is regarded as a cornerstone in the history of free speech advocacy.

Key Points

  1. Defense of Free Speech
    Advocates for the liberty of unlicensed printing and opposes pre-publication censorship.

  2. Historical Context
    Written in response to the Licensing Order of 1643, which sought to regulate publications.

  3. Moral and Intellectual Growth
    Asserts that exposure to diverse ideas, even controversial ones, fosters individual and collective intellectual development.

  4. Religious Undertones
    Appeals to Christian values, emphasizing the pursuit of truth and virtue through open discourse.

  5. Timeless Significance
    Recognized as a foundational text in discussions of free speech and democratic principles.

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Writer                 ✤     John Milton

Publishers           ✤    Kitab Mahal (Pvt) Ltd , KM

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