John Stuart Mill Flashcards
Harm principle
Free to do anything but harm others.
Only situation where power can be rightfully excercise in a civilised community over anyone (against their will) is to prevent harm to others.
Beliefs
If it’s spread widely across society, it doesn’t mean it’s correct.
Individuals could still be wrong but they should freely express themselves and have different view as long as there’s no harm to others.
Concerned democracy would lead to a tyranny of majority as ‘government by consent’ would be
Actions
Self-regarding- only affect individual responsible.
Other regarding- others.
Plural voting system
Educated individuals have more votes.
Developmental individualism- education to be free as need it to effectively use rights.
Elected officials
Independent thinkers who exercise own judgement and present majority views.
