Free expression could have a variety of ways to define it in terms of specifics. The broader definition,, however, refers to the ability in which an individual or group expresses their own beliefs, thoughts, ideas, and emotions concerning different issues free from any government censorship. Inclusively based on individuality, freedom of expression is essential to a person's liberty and directly or indirectly contributes to what the Supreme Court calls the marketplace of ideas. Free expression can be categorized into eight different values: marketplace of ideas, participation in self-government, stable change, individual self fulfillment, check on governmental power, promotion of tolerance, promotion of innovation, protection of dissent. For this blog, individual self-fulfillment will be the main focus when talking about human liberty and freedom of speech.
Individual self-fulfillment, also known as self-actualization, is described as free speech that enables individuals to express themselves. C Edwin Baker explained it stating, "Free speech enables individuals to express themselves and thereby create their own identity - and, in the process perhaps, find kindred spirits. Freedom of speech thus becomes an aspect of human dignity, human agency and autonomy." Clearly, the concept of individual self-fulfillment can be summed up into something I would call purposeful selfhood. Professor C. Edwin Baker justifies this theory saying, "Speech is protected not as a means of a collective good but because of the value of speech conduct to the individual." In this case, freedom of speech is seemly made a right to derisively speak one's mind just for the sake of it being one's mind.
https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/998/liberty-modelhttps://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/998/liberty-model
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