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Questionnaire on freedom of thought, expression and information

School part

Adria – Liceo “C. Bocchi”

 

 Students involved: nr. 18

 

Freedom of thought in Giordano Bruno, Galileo Galilei and Spinoza

 

QUESTIONNAIRE   ( from BURY and previous studies in philosophy)

 

1.  Why is human thought always free? (max. 3 lines)

 

2.  Is freedom a private matter?                   □ Yes                                □ No

 

 

3.  What is the relation between freedom of thought and freedom of speech? (max. 3 lines)

 

4.  Has freedom of speech been acquired without any struggles? (max. 3 lines)

 

 

5.  According to Bury, why has freedom of thought been acquired only recently?

(max 4 lines)

 

6.  How do conservative doctrines cope with freedom of thought and freedom of speech?    (max. 5 lines)

 

7.  What is the role of religion in such matters? (max. 3 lines)

 

 

8.  In Bury’s opinion, open criticism to religious beliefs is a direct attack against supernatural powers.                                                           □   Yes                                           □ No

 

9.  Which philosopher preferred to die rather than hide his own thoughts? (max. 1 line)

 

 

10.Quote from the passage Bury‘s version of Agostino’s statement: “Mota quaetare, quaeta non movere”. (max 5 lines)

     

 

 

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