Political Theory

Liberty, Art, and Dissent

ABSTRACT

What is the role of art in a free society? What is the role of art in presenting views that dissent from those in authority? What is the role of art in shaping and challenging popular opinion? To address these and other questions, this conference explored the place of art in and dissent in a society of free and responsible individuals.

READING LIST

Conference Readings

La Razón Y La Afrenta. Toluca: Instituto Mexiquense de Cultura, 1995.

Horton, John, eds. Liberalism, Multiculturalism and Toleration. Nueva York: St. Martin's Press, 1993.

Bradbury, Ray. Farenheit 451. Mexico: Debolsillo, 2004/2007.

Buruma, Ian. Murder in Amsterdam. New York: Penguin, 2006.

Orwell, George. Rebelión en al granja. Translated by Abella, Rafael. México: Promexa, 1987.

Platón. La Republica. Edited by Robledo, Antonio. Mexico City: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, 2007.

Rousseau, Juan Jacobo. El Contrato social o principios de derecho político. México: Porrúa, 2004.

Tocqueville, Alexis de. La Democracia en America. Mexico City: Fondo de Cultura Economica, 2000.