POLS270 Lecture Outline for Mill

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I. Introduction

 

II. The Problem of Liberty in Contemporary Democracy

III. Liberty of Thought and Discussion

Arguments against suppression of the truth

Arguments against suppression of falsity

 

Arguments against suppression of mixed views

IV. Liberty of Action

Limits on freedom of action

The role of education

Democracy and conformity

V. The Authority of Society over the Individual

VI. Applications