Mill argued that when traditions and customs of other people,
but not a person’s own character, set the rule of conduct, the main
ingredient to human happiness and social progress is missing.
-True
-False
Mill writes that the tyranny of the majority is now something
that people do not need to fear.
-True
-False
Which of the following are true of paternalistic laws?
-They have as their essential aim the protection of citizens
from harming themselves
-They are criticized for treating adults like children
-They are opposed by classical liberals
-All of the above
Which of the following did Mill say citizens could be rightfully
compelled to perform?
-Maintain social traditions
-Pay taxes towards the common defense
-Accept popular opinions
-All of the above
Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that asserts that morality
is all about maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain for the
greatest number of sentient beings
-True
-False
Mill argued that when traditions and customs of other people, but not a person’s own character, set the rule of conduct,
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