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Who does Mills work influence ?
Both Modern and Classical Liberals
What is Mills harm principle ?
The belief that individuals are free to act however they like as long as they don’t harm others
What is a “self regarding” action?
One that does not infringe on the freedom of others (such as having personal belief)
What does Mill say the state should be tolerant of?
Diverse opinions
What is essential for the development of the individual ?
Individual liberty
What is the result of individualism?
Society as a whole would benefit
Why did Mill oppose popular democracy?
The interests of the few would be crushed by the majority- supported representative democracy
What does Mill later say the state had a role in?
Aiding individuals to attain developmental individualism
What does Mill say freedom of speech leads to?
Human progress
Who does Mill say should be able to have more votes?
The politically educated
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