"The liberty of a nation is preserved not only by the laws but by public information and knowledge as to how they are being administered."
Published: 29.04.2016
No well-known publication has been made about the central ideas of Anders Chydenius (1729-1803), a politician from the Finnish town of Kokkola. The comic “Last Words – The Return of Anders Chydenius” addresses this lack and brings forth Chydenius’ role as a leading advocate for freedom of speech and personal freedom in the 18th century. Thanks to him, the world’s first Freedom of the Press Act, eliminating press censorship, was implemented in Sweden. This led to the birth of free press, added pressure for transparent governance and helped the formation of democracy and civil society as Nordic ideals.20.10.2022
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Anders Chydenius Selected Works
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