Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Atomism, Cultural Diversity, Communitarianism
15 Apr 2016
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The action in question harms interests that ought to be right. Not all interests should be considered rights. 3 answers: self evident (declaration of independence, customs and conventions, recognizing rights maximizes utility -mills. Choose the system of rights that maximizes utility or happiness. This approach can justify a set of rights to liberty, security and property. Ex: from free thought to truth to utility. Freedom of discussion and no censorship will lead to more truths (mills) A utilitarian theory of rights need not be a liberal theory. The permanent interests of a man as a progressive being. This idea is crucial for understanding mill"s utilitarian liberal position. Human beings are capable of progress, they can bene t from experience. Individuals generally know best what will make them happy. Making choices exercises our distinctively human capacities. Experiments in/of living are examples to be followed. Form our thought and character freely and re ectively.
