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📜 A famous essay 📜 A 1644 pamphlet 🗣️ A free speech work
Areopagitica

Areopagitica

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An essay by John Milton arguing for freedom of speech and against censorship
  • noun
  • /ˌɛəriəˈpædʒɪtɪkə/
  • Literature
: Areopagitica
  • During the debate, she quoted passages from Areopagitica to oppose the proposed restrictions.

Examples

  • Many scholars consider Areopagitica a foundational text in the history of free expression.

  • John Milton wrote Areopagitica in 1644.

  • The lawyer referenced Areopagitica to support his argument for press freedom.

  • The principles in Areopagitica resonate today.

  • The lawyer referenced Areopagitica to support his argument for press freedom.

  • Many scholars consider Areopagitica a foundational text in the history of free expression.

  • During the debate, she quoted passages from Areopagitica to oppose the proposed restrictions.

Surface Forms

Areopagitica singular
Areopagiticas plural

Etymology

Areopagitica comes from the Greek place name Areopagus, which means 'hill of Ares' and was where people in Athens met for law and public debate. Milton chose that old meeting place as his title, so Areopagitica stands for a strong argument in favour of free speech.