Areopagitica (1644) is John Milton's renowned speech advocating for freedom of the press, asserting that access to knowledge is essential for virtue.
Areopagitica (1644) is John Milton's famous defense of a free press, arguing that unrestricted access to learning and reading is vital for developing Christian virtue.
| Front | Areopagitica |
|---|---|
| Back | a speech of Mr John Milton for the liberty of unlicenced printing to the parliament of England a celebrated plea for a free press and free discussion 1644 he argues that freedom to pursue learning is essential to the Christian 'ethos' that to read freely is necessary to the development of virtue |
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