Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: John Stuart Mill, On Liberty, The Need
5 Dec 2014
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*read: charles jones, how to write an essay". The liberty principle: created by john stuart mill (1806-73) The nature and limits of the power which can be legitimately exercised by society over the individual. (mill, on liberty, chapter 1, para. 1) The need to restrict both state and society (public opinion) in their ability to shape. Conduct - ability to shape what we do; want to strike proper balance between individual and social control. Throughout this history, the meanings of liberty and tyranny have changed. History of the idea of liberty: stages in the history of relations between individuals and authority. First stage: contest between subjects and the government - king and elite have different interests. Liberty means protection of society against tyranny of political rulers - rulers rule in the interest of the government. The protections are political rights and constitutional checks - helps protect those subject to the government.
