The State

• what was mill's view on the state upholding freedom?

  involved absence of restraint - letting people pursue what they want, without the state as a barrier to their progression
• what was his view on self-regarding actions, such as religious worship and robust expression of views

  they should be tolerated by the state, as they did not impinge on the freedom of others in society
• what were mill's views on other-regarding actions, such as violent or riotous behaviour

  this harmed the freedom of others and therefore should not be tolerated by a liberal state
• mill was reluctant in the state provision of which good to ensure enlightenment

  universal education