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Why regulations on empirical claims in the media are justified.

  • Published In: Philosophical Quarterly, 2024, v. 74, n. 4. P. 1274 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Park, John J 3 of 3

Abstract

In light of rampant fake news and disinformation in today's press and social media, I provide a new consequentialist argument that regulations on the media pertaining to certain false verifiable empirical facts are warranted. This contention is based in part on a collection of pre-existing empirical findings that I newly piece together from political science and psychology demonstrating that a post-truth society is likely with current media. My position is then defended from several counters, such as that it violates deontological rights to free speech and to freedom of the press, that free speech leads to the acquisition of truth, and that government regulators can be biased and corrupt. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Philosophical Quarterly. 2024/10, Vol. 74, Issue 4, p1274
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0031-8094
  • DOI:10.1093/pq/pqae082
  • Accession Number:180267808
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