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Milton's "Areopagitica", 2003.
A look at how civil liberty is defined in John Milton's "Areopagitica".
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper begins with a short history of Milton's changing philosophical viewpoints, followed by a chronology of the development of his masterpiece against censorship, "Areopagitica". The entire work is examined as a whole, then the paper focuses on how Milton uses the ability to distinguish personally between good and evil, or truth and error, as a gauge of the degree of civil liberty granted to that person by his or her country's governing body. The ramifications of censorship, as Milton describes them, are studied.
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"In his early days as a writer, John Milton came to realize three forms of liberty: religious, domestic and civil, and pointedly set out to defend each one. He began first with the notion of religious freedom, defended in such works as The Reason of Church Government (1642). Next came his short-lived marriage and subsequent divorce, which brought his mind strongly to the issue of domestic liberty, culminating in the prose work Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce, in which he discussed the relation of the individual to the State, and condoned complete individual freedom in matters concerning personal welfare and happiness. Because of the reinstatement of censorship laws at the time, Milton was forced to publish this work ?without license?. Milton?s pamphlets were subsequently targeted as banned materials. It was this event that spurred Milton to write his treatise on censorship and civil liberties, Areopagitica. While ineffectual at the time , Areopagitica remains a classic argument for freedom of speech."
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"Areopagitica", 2002.
A review of John Miltons' "Aeropagitica" on the freedom of speech and press.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper presents an overview of Milton's "Areopagitica" and its impact on society. John Milton's "Areopagitica" is a sweeping history of censorship from antiquity to modern times, establishing the democratic right of freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
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Freedom of Speech: Texts Compared, 2002.
A comparison of the issue of freedom of speech in John Milton's "Areopagitica" and the ACLU's "Fahrenheit 451.2: Is Cyberspace Burning?"
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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John Milton, in his 17th century essay "Areopagitica", is widely regarded as having written one of history's "noblest vindication of intellectual liberty ever penned" (Morison, 93) with respect to the issue of freedom of speech over printed text. Similarly, the 21st century ACLU online article "Fahrenheit 451.2: Is Cyberspace Burning?" also appears to present an argument in favour of freedom of speech. The primary difference between Milton's argument and that of the ACLU appears to be simply one of different mediums for information access. This paper will argue, however, that Milton's argument differs significantly from that of the ACLU in that Milton never actually advocates freedom of the press. Rather, as will be seen, Milton argues in favour of denying the state the possibility of placing "previous restraint" upon the publication of information. Within this context, Milton supported the possibility of the state banning books or prosecuting writers after publication. The key difference between Milton's view and that of the ACLU is that the latter group advocates a much more sweeping approach to the idea of freedom of speech from all prosecution. However, with respect to the issue of "blocking" access to sites, it is clear that both the ACLU and Milton would be in agreement. As will be argued, the insertion of "blocking" technology clearly places "previous restraint" upon information.
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John Milton's "Paradise Lost", 1972.
This paper compares Milton's "Paradise" with "Areopagitica" and discusses the doctrine of the fortunate fall, the impact of dreams and visions and Milton's insights into the psychology of man.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 2 sources, $ 87.95
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"John Milton's epic poem, "Paradise Lost," is concerned with justifying "the ways of God to men," and his famous address on the necessity of a free press, "Areopagitica," also defends God's plan for the world and for mankind. In both works Milton argues that man must choose between right and wrong and that a benevolent Creator has given him the freedom to do so and thereby to prove himself His loyal follower. At first glance it seems incongruous that the author of "Areopagitica," which pleads for nearly unlimited freedom of expression as being in the best spiritual interest of a virtuous and well-informed people, is the author also of "Paradise Lost," in which human beings may appear to some readers to be rather simple minded, helpless pawns whose moral choices and subsequent damnation have been pre-arranged for them by higher powers. But a closer reading of both works ... "
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Milton's Lycidas, 2002.
This junior level paper on Milton's Lycidas emphasizes the pamphlets that were published by him to convey his opinion on state matters to the common public.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This junior level paper on Milton's Lycidas emphasizes the pamphlets that were published by him to convey his opinion on state matters to the common public. His paper also reviews the principals laid down by Milton in Areopagitica and The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates to mould a society towards justice and righteousness. An analysis of both these articles is done which demonstrates Milton's dissatisfaction with the English clergy in the 1640s. It also discusses the customs and laws prevalent in his times.
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