The project is unique in using a well-developed, independently motivated theory of the relation between speech and action to explain how sedition laws might be defended and reformed. It will apply theories that have previously been addressed principally to problems in philosophy of language to the solution of persistent problems in legal and political philosophy pertaining to sedition and freedom of speech. It will redress the shortcomings of the existing legislation and the legal analysis of it. Finally, by applying these philosophical concepts to concrete legal issues, it will help to establish links between philosophy of language, political philosophy, jurisprudence and law.
The project is unique in using a well-developed, independently motivated theory of the relation between speech and action to explain how sedition laws might be defended and reformed. It will apply theories that have previously been addressed principally to problems in philosophy of language to the solution of persistent problems in legal and political philosophy pertaining to sedition and freedom of speech. It will redress the shortcomings of the existing legislation and the legal analysis of it. Finally, by applying these philosophical concepts to concrete legal issues, it will help to establish links between philosophy of language, political philosophy, jurisprudence and law.
