Speech #890230993

As many distinguished jurists have said. freedom of speech means nothing unless it is freedom for the thought we hate. not just for the thought with which we agree. Because the subject of "intellectual freedom" is of continuing importance. a statement made over a decade ago by Dr. R. A. Tsnaoff. professor of philosophy at the Rice Institute. has continuing relevance. Dr. Tsanoff. a native of Bulgaria and a naturalized American citizen. holds degrees from Oberlin College and Cornell Unuiversity and has been a member of the Rice Institute faculty since 1914. Dr. Tsanoffs speech. entitled "Intellectual Freedom." was delivered to the Rice Institute Student Forum in April 1953.