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
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