John Stuart Mill

1. Do you agree with Mill that the prevention of harm to others is the only reason that the state is justified in infringing one’s freedom? Explain.

 

2. What does Mill think is the value of opinions contrary to one’s own? Do you agree? Explain.

 

3. Do you agree that we are better off allowing all opinions, even ones known to be false, to be aired than we would be if we were to silence some opinions known to be false? Explain.

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