Authority and Freedom: A Defense of the Arts Free Audiobook Download by Jed Perl

Author Jed Perl argues that the arts, and in particular the visual arts, are not only necessary for personal growth but are also an important stabilizing force in society. He begins by establishing a distinction between 'authority' and 'freedom,' arguing that art does not come from authority but from freedom. The author then goes on to explain how this dichotomy is both false and dangerous, as people will always try to find ways to gain authority over others.

"Authority and Freedom: A Defense of the Arts" is a short ebook written for readers who have been interested in, or have had an affinity for, various types of artistic expression, but struggle to answer questions such as: "What is art?" "Who can make art?" "Does art have intrinsic value?" "Is it morally wrong to make money from art?"

Jed Perl, a graduate of Yale and Stanford Law School, is a professor at Harvard Law School and the author of The People's Republic: A Novel. He is an expert in intellectual property law and the history of literature. Jed Perl argues that "the arts are not just a hobby or pastime--they are essential to our society."

In Jed Perl's essay, "Authority and Freedom: A Defense of the Arts," he argues that the arts should not be censored or have their freedom restricted because they are valuable to society. Forgetting this leads to a complete misunderstanding of human beings.

In Authority and Freedom: A Defense of the Arts, Jed Perl defends the arts from their detractors. The way he does this is by pointing out that "the art that challenges, challenges power." He also states that our freedom of expression in America comes from a belief in the importance of individualism; individualism creates "a space for dissent and difference."