Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 92: Status Quo Bias, Optimism Bias, Paternalism
17 Dec 2017
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If i ruled the world, contest for a cd and a toonie. The nature and limits of the power which can be legitimately exercised by a society over an individual (mill, on liberty, ch. Need to restrict both state and society (public opinion) in their ability to shape conduct. Four stages in history of relation between individuals and authority. Throughout the history, meaning of liberty and tyranny have changed. Liberty means protection of society against the tyranny of political rulers. Protections are political rights and constitutional checks. Rulers are the rules, so (it was thought) there is no need to limit government power. Recognition that the political majority can be tyrannical over the majority. Liberty is democratic government with protection for minorities. Threat of social tyranny the tyranny of prevailing opinion and feeling. The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others .
