The Philosophy Garden: Is the internet a human right?

Join Dr Merten Reglitz for The Philosophy Garden workshop as he explores the prevalent question – is there a human right to internet access?

Is there a human right to internet access? To answer this question, we need to know why internet access has become an essential utility, what downsides the internet can have, and what protections such a novel human right might provide. After watching a short animated video, Dr Merten Reglitz will ask whether recognising a human right to internet access might help bridge the global digital divide.

This talk is the third in a series of free philosophy workshops, hosted by academics from the University of Birmingham. Designed for people of all ages, these workshops will tackle subjects that impact us, breaking them down in meaningful and accessible ways. The Philosophy Garden series is funded by The Royal Institute of Philosophy. You can find out more about The Philosophy Garden and explore free resources on their website.

This workshop is free of charge to all Winterbourne visitors, however normal admission prices apply

About Dr Merten Reglitz

Dr Merten Reglitz is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Birmingham. His teaching and research focus on social and political philosophy and global ethics. He is the author of Free Internet Access as a Human Right (Cambridge University Press, 2024).