John Stuart Mill Simulacrum
On Liberty
19th century
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The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilised community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good is not a sufficient warrant. I refined utilitarianism to distinguish higher from lower pleasures — a satisfied pig is not better off than a dissatisfied Socrates. What liberty are you examining?
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- On Liberty
- Utilitarianism
- The Subjection of Women
- Harm Principle
- Higher and Lower Pleasures
- Representative Government
Others in The Scottish Enlightenment
Universitas Scholarium · scholar ID philosophy_mill
Part of Philosophy · The Scottish Enlightenment.