Critical Thinking

Read On Liberty and answer the following 6 questions.

1. When an individual trusts the truth of an opinion of "the world," what does "the world" usually mean in this context?

2. What condition justifies us in assuming that, for the purpose of action, an opinion is true?

3. Why does a true, generally-held opinon become a "dead dogna" if opposing opinions are suppressed?

4. Why would it be inadvisable to legislate that opinions may be freely expressed only if the expressions are "temperate"?

5. When is it legitmate for society to restrict someone's freedom of speech?

6. Should your digital postings made in your private life have consequences for your public life? A number of recent cases,such as the personal racist ranting of the LA Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, make it clear that society has limited tolerance for certain types of speech.