The author discusses the interests of participant, audience, and bystander in relation to freedom of speech. He then asks to what extent are there general principles of freedom of expression. His examination is both theoretical and grounded in the precedents of law. He argues for a broad definition of freedom of expression and treats such a right as instrumental. He ends his discussion through an analysis of pornography.

The author discusses the interests of participant, audience, and bystander in relation to freedom of speech. He then asks to what extent are there general principles of freedom of expression. His examination is both theoretical and grounded in the precedents of law. He argues for a broad definition of freedom of expression and treats such a right as instrumental. He ends his discussion through an analysis of pornography.