Freedom of Speech in Antiquity

Zichan's Discourse on Establishing a Policy of Open Criticism
  1. Zichan's Discourse on Establishing a Policy of Open Criticism
  2. Jurisdiction: Zheng State, China (Spring and Autumn Period) (c. 542 BC)
  3. Original Case: 郑子产论立谤政案
  4. Key Figures: Zichan (Gongsun Qiao), Ran Ming
  5. Case Tags: Freedom of Speech in Antiquity;Political Criticism and Governance;Ancient Chinese Legal Philosophy;Public Opinion and Statecraft