2.4 - Harm Principle
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Practice Questions
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Define the harm principle.
💡 Hint: Think about John Stuart Mill's perspective on personal freedoms.
What are self-regarding actions?
💡 Hint: Consider actions that don’t impact anyone else.
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What is the main idea of Mill's harm principle?
💡 Hint: Focus on the core reason for justification presented by Mill.
True or False: According to Mill, minor harm justifies legal action.
💡 Hint: Reflect on Mill's distinction between serious and minor harm.
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Evaluate the implications of enforcing hate speech laws in relation to the harm principle. Is there a risk of undermining freedom of speech?
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples where free speech has been curtailed.
Create a case study simulating a conflict due to noise disturbance in an apartment complex. Discuss the appropriate response based on the harm principle.
💡 Hint: Think about the steps both parties could take before involving external authorities.
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