J.S Mill

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Who does Mills work influence ?

Both Modern and Classical Liberals

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What is Mills harm principle ?

The belief that individuals are free to act however they like as long as they don’t harm others

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What is a “self regarding” action?

One that does not infringe on the freedom of others (such as having personal belief)

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What does Mill say the state should be tolerant of?

Diverse opinions

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What is essential for the development of the individual ?

Individual liberty

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What is the result of individualism?

Society as a whole would benefit

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Why did Mill oppose popular democracy?

The interests of the few would be crushed by the majority- supported representative democracy

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What does Mill later say the state had a role in?

Aiding individuals to attain developmental individualism

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What does Mill say freedom of speech leads to?

Human progress

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Who does Mill say should be able to have more votes?

The politically educated

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