Defending the Freedom of Expression: Research On Engels’ Essay “The
Debate on the Law on Posters”
ZHANG Jinxi, CHEN Yidian
Chinese Journal of Journalism & Communication ›› 2013, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (3) : 26-34.
Defending the Freedom of Expression: Research On Engels’ Essay “The
Debate on the Law on Posters”
In the essay “The Debate on the Law on Posters”, F. Engels commented on the debate about whether
to pass the Law on Posters in the Prussian Parliament in 1849.He also criticized the excuses the government
used to abolish the law on posters and their intention to control the press freedom. Engels disclosed that the
press freedom is supposed to be enjoyed by everyone, especially by the working-class. Then it is possible
for the public to fight fairly and peacefully for their freedom of expression.
This article is supported by the National 985 project “Ideological System of Marxist Perspective on
Journalism and Practice of Journalism in China”.
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