John Mill Flashcards
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What is John Mill’s Theory?
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Liberal Theory of the Press:
- Public Interest/Opinion
- Freedom of Speech
- Freedom of Press
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Who was John Stuart Mill?
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- Most fluent English speaking philosopher of the 19th Century
- Political Economist
- Contributions to Social Theory, Political Theory & Political Economy
- Associated with Liberty & Utilitarianism
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What type of Democracy did John Mill believe in?
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- Utilitarianism: Greatest good for greatest amount of people
- Tyranny of Majority: Against minority groups
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What did John Mill believe?
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- People need to be free as long as no one gets “hurt”
- If someone is harmed, punishment is permitted (social, political)
- Government should have little say, but can intervene when necessary
- If we are silent, there is no truth.
- Without opposing views for debate, we lose the truth
- Even if something isn’t true, it should be challenged
- Taste is freedom, but don’t promote it
