Tolerance, civility, and the limits of the freedom of expression public conference of Teresa M. Bejan, professor of political theory at the University of Oxford today, What we say to each other-and the way we say it-seems to have a lot of importance. A tolerant society values ​​diversity; It encourages differences and disagreements on these differences. But can freedom of expression lead to hate speeches: should a tolerant society tolerate this too? Or even: citizens of different religions, or who don't have one, Should they be free to condemn the sacred doctrines of one or others?


If these discussions are now pressing, However, they are not new. In effect, Questions of civility and freedom of expression have long been the key to a society of "living together". During his conference, Professor Teresa M. Bejan will explore the long history of (in) religious tolerance in Europe and America at the start of the modern period, And will ask the following question: can tolerance and civility coexist?


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Teresa M. Bejan is a professor of political theory and fellow of the Oriel College of the University of Oxford. His research provides a historical perspective to the debates of contemporary political theory. She wrote a lot about freedom of expression, on civility, Tolerance and equality in different historical contexts from ancient Athens to the analytical political philosophy of the 20th century.


In 2021, She was awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize in politics, which rewards researchers at the start of their careers who have already acquired an international renown and presenting exceptional future prospects.


His first book "Mother Civility: disagreement and the limits of toleration" (2017) was described as "penetrating and sophisticated" by the New York Times. She is currently completing her second book "First Among Equals", On the fascinating but forgotten history of equality before modern egalitarianism.


In parallel with his university work, Professor Bejan regularly writes for popular publications, especially the New York Times, The Atlantic and the Washington Post. Son Ted Talk from 2018, Entitled "Is Civility A Sham?", was viewed more than 1,7 million times.