The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech–And Why They Fail

Heresy Press’s first non-fiction offering addresses free speech and creative freedom–central to the Press’s mission–through a systematic debunking of the most common pro-censorship arguments. Co-authored by Greg Lukianoff and Nadine Strossen, The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech–And Why They Fail constitutes a bulwark against the persistent censorial efforts from both the political left and right. At a time when conformist pressures threaten viewpoint diversity, and when political attacks on free expression are mounting, this book is a valuable resource for all who seek to understand and defend the right that is central to both individual liberty and our democratic self-government.

This concise volume is organized around 10 claims that proponents of speech restrictions regularly assert, such as: “words are violence,” “free speech is right-wing,” and “hate speech isn’t free speech.” In lively, clear, and persuasive prose, the authors examine the flaws in these pro-censorship assertions. The book also includes an insightful introduction by Jacob Mchangama, shedding additional light on the topic from historical and international perspectives.

Author: Greg Lukianoff, Nadine Strossen
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Heresy Press
Published: 07/22/2025
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 7.98h x 5.38w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9781949846829
Language: English