Censorship
Description
In our increasingly polarized society, demands for censorship of books, speakers, and ideas grow louder. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of how this harms society and undermines democracy.Additional Information
Learn more about this complex issue from renowned scholar and director of the Centre for Free Expression James Turk. Discover why intellectual freedom is a cornerstone of democratic societies. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with one of the foremost experts on intellectual freedom and its importance in modern society.
James L. Turk is Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Toronto Metropolitan University and Director of the University’s Centre for Free Expression. Previously, he served as Executive Director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, and was Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto. Jim has written extensively on expressive freedom and has won numerous awards for his work. His most recent book was an edited collection, Academic Freedom in Conflict: the Struggle over Speech Rights in the University (2014).
This event takes place on the 2nd floor mezzanine of Central Library.
When
Jun 8 2023, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Where
Central Adult, Central Adult
Event Type
Special Events
Topic
Special Event, Politics and Current Events, Artist and Author Talks