Sloboda govora u filozofiji Immanuela Kanta
Freedom of Speech in Immanuel Kant’s Philosophy

Summary/Abstract: Freedom of speech has not been treated systematically or exhaustively in the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, but it is undoubtedly a central theme of his political philosophy. In order to understand freedom of speech within his philosophy, it is essential to consider the complexity of his understanding of freedom in general, as well as the specifics of freedom of speech itself. If we assume that freedom of speech involves articulating one’s own reasoned and clear position to an interlocutor/public/audience, then it becomes clear that understanding freedom of speech in Kant’s philosophy requires an understanding of his concept of freedom in general, an elucidation of the public sphere, the distinction between public and private law, a comprehension of his legal theory, the idea of the state, and so on. However, a full understanding of the concept of freedom of speech in Kant’s philosophy, like any other concept, cannot be achieved without considering the distinction and overlap between phenomenon and noumenon as two key determinants of his philosophy. Since, according to Kant, freedom of speech is an innate and positive right, this text will present freedom of speech from two perspectives. The first perspective concerns the role of freedom of speech in the personal development of the individual as well as in the progress of the human species, while the second perspective concerns the role of freedom of speech in the building of a legitimate and just political community.

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