Wissenschaft, Wahrheit und Demokratie

The book provides a justificatory theory of academic freedom, which may serve as a basis and theoretical framework for an in-depth examination of this fundamental right that is currently the subject of much debate. Building on an analysis of the historical origins of the idea of academic freedom and a critical assessment of the various nuances of this important guarantee across different legal systems, the author identifies a number of key elements of a normative theory, ultimately resulting in the formulation of implications for both fundamental rights doctrine and legal practice.