According to Mill, which of the following is a reason why a
person can rightfully be compelled to do or forebear to do an
action?
-It will make him happier
-Other people believe that it would be right to do so
-Other people believe that it would be wise to do so
-None of the above
According to Mill, society is justified in intervening to
prevent children from harming
Themselves.
-True
-False
Which of the following does Mill think is appropriate when
dealing with an individual who intends to do a self-regarding
action that we believe is harmful to them?
-We can reason with them
-We can entreat them
-We can compel them
-A and B
-B and C
Utilitarianism is a moral theory that judges actions based on
their consequences.
-True
-False
According to Mill, diversity of opinion makes it difficult for
societies to maintain long standing traditional values, therefore
he thought it would be best to discourage out of the box thinking
and unconventional points of view.
-True
-False
According to Mill, which of the following is a reason why a person can rightfully be compelled to do or forebear to do a
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