views JSM

• what are Mill’s views on human nature?


  • humans are rational beings
  • capable of moral reasoning and higher pleasures
  • individual development and the pursuit of happiness should be balanced with concern for the welfare for others
• What are Mill’s views on society?

  • pluralistic society where diverse opinions and lifestyles can coexist
  • importance of tolerance and the harm principle
• what are Mill’s views on the state?


  • supports a limited government that intervenes only to protect individual rights
  • allowance of democratic governance and social reforms
• what are Mill’s views on the economy?


  • endorses free markets but acknowledges the need for regulation to ensure fairness and prevent exploitation
  • economic freedom should be balanced with social justice considerations
• what are Mill’s views on property?


  • views property as essential for individual freedom and social progress
  • believes it should be regulated to promote fairness and prevent inequality
• what are mill’s views on freedom?

  • both negative and positive
• what is Mill’s famous work?

  • On Liberty
• where can we see Mill’s views on individual liberties?


  first amendment of the US constitution: protects freedom of speech and expression
• where can we see Mill’s advocacy for equality and rights?


  civil rights act 1964 US: prohibits discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex or national origin
• where can we see evidence of Mill’s principles of tolerance and rights protection?


  Equal Pay Act US: gender equality in the workplace

  Anti-discrimination laws in the UK promoting equality and prohibiting discrimination