John Stuart Mill - Key Ideas (1806–73) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which year was Mill's 'On Liberty' published?
In which year was Mill's 'On Liberty' published?
1859
What is the Harm Principle's core idea about individual freedom?
What is the Harm Principle's core idea about individual freedom?
Free to do anything except harm others
Which cause did Mill support that was progressive for his time?
Which cause did Mill support that was progressive for his time?
Female suffrage
In which year did Mill publish 'The Subjection of Women'?
In which year did Mill publish 'The Subjection of Women'?
1869
How did Mill suggest ideas should be tested?
How did Mill suggest ideas should be tested?
Through discussion as devil's advocate
What test did Mill adopt from Jeremy Bentham?
What test did Mill adopt from Jeremy Bentham?
Greatest happiness for greatest number
Where did Mill die in 1873?
Where did Mill die in 1873?
Avignon, France
What type of liberalism do Mill's ideas resemble?
What type of liberalism do Mill's ideas resemble?
Transitional liberalism
Why did Mill advocate for freedom of speech?
Why did Mill advocate for freedom of speech?
Unpopular views may contain truth
How did Mill refine Bentham's utilitarianism?
How did Mill refine Bentham's utilitarianism?
Distinguished higher & lower pleasures
Which pleasures did Mill consider superior?
Which pleasures did Mill consider superior?
Intellectual and moral pleasures
What did Mill say about popular ideas in 'On Liberty'?
What did Mill say about popular ideas in 'On Liberty'?
Not necessarily true