The Supreme Court and the Philosopher

"The Supreme Court and the Philosopher" explores how the U.S. Supreme Court has increasingly embraced a classical liberal view of free speech, inspired by John Stuart Mill’s principles in "On Liberty." Covering a wide range of issues—from campaign finance to online expression—the authors examine historical and contemporary cases that highlight this influential shift. This insightful analysis reveals how Mill’s philosophy, beginning with Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., has shaped the Court’s approach to protecting individual freedoms in today's debate over censorship and expression.