Democratizing Democracy-Free Speech

Etienne Balibar's book, Democratizing Democracy, Free Speech, which he dedicated to Academics for Peace, consisting of essays on the urgency and value of freedom of thought and expression, with the philosopher's presentation at the Hrant Dink Conference on Human Rights and Freedom of Expression held at Boğaziçi University in 2018. starting. Stating that freedom of expression is also at the basis of secularization and questioning the possibilities of courageously defending and resurrecting democracy in times of oppression and violence, this study also brings a critical look to the concept of democracy itself and argues that it is necessary to redefine it and invent new forms of equality and freedom.

Having the courage to express the truth and defending the freedom of speech is the only way to bring democracy to life and revitalize it... While Étienne Balibar states that speaking on behalf of freedoms, on behalf of peoples, on behalf of rights is equivalent to risking the threat of death, he salutes Hrant Dink as a concrete example of the courage of truth. Democratizing Democracy Free Speech is a manifesto for the defense of rights and freedoms in today's societies...

“Like thousands of people in Turkey and around the world, I believe that Hrant Dink is a hero in the truest sense of the word: He inspired our fight for justice and our belief that today's and future struggles for the liberation of humanity are only possible on the condition that the injustices of the past are recognized. He was one of those who gave. “This man, this journalist, this intellectual, this writer gave life to the highest form of freedom of expression.”

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

Size: 13 x 19.5

First Print Year: 2019

Number of Printings: 1st Edition

Language Turkish