Perspectives

The Philosophies of Censorship

Censorship has a lot to do with cultural and philosophical values. The differences in Western and Non-Western philosophy would influences the way each country exercises media censorship.

The Non-Western

Emphasizes on Individual responsibilities and duties, moral values to family lives and the community. View the world as integrated whole. Focuses on social order and harmony. And sees the concept of Libertarianism (yin) and Authoritarianism (yang) to complement each other.

Main Influences

Main Cultural Source

Main Philosopher

The Western

Emphasizes on personal freedom and rights, government held accountability. View the world as collective of individuals. Focuses on freedom of expression. And sees the concept of Libertarianism and authoritarianism as against each other.

Main Influences

Main Cultural Source

Main Philosopher

Liberal

Republican

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