On Liberty -> advocacy of liberty , to what extent can the state exert power on an individual
Harm to others
Mill argues that it limits individuals
Negative freedom
Individuals to pursue their own view of good life
Utilitarianism1863
Every rational individual desires happiness for themselves , general happiness for all is achieved by acting on rules which will increase happiness for each other
Economy
Advocate free market economics, but also economic democracy or market socialism
He argued for higher forms of happiness could be achieved through intellectual stimulation
Role of state
More proactive to make education available to individuals
Problem: tyranny of the majority
Solution: to promote representative democracy but with an educated electorate . choosing educated representatives
Negatives
Too narrow and not providing sufficient definition of harm to others. Doesn't extend his views on personal liberty to those from barbarous nations to men and women from lower classes
