Tolerance: Popularity Doesn’t Equal Correctness (John Stuart Mill) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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According to Mill, what doesn't determine truth or correctness of an idea in liberal thought?
According to Mill, what doesn't determine truth or correctness of an idea in liberal thought?
Its popularity
In which year was Mill's classic text 'On Liberty' published?
In which year was Mill's classic text 'On Liberty' published?
1859
What principle means everyone should have same rights and opportunities in liberal thought?
What principle means everyone should have same rights and opportunities in liberal thought?
Equal moral worth
What term did Mill use for individuals freely pursuing their own unique paths in life?
What term did Mill use for individuals freely pursuing their own unique paths in life?
Experiments in living
Under what condition should a liberal society welcome a wide range of personal choices?
Under what condition should a liberal society welcome a wide range of personal choices?
As long as no harm to others
Which practices do liberals oppose as coercive and contrary to individual autonomy?
Which practices do liberals oppose as coercive and contrary to individual autonomy?
Forced marriages and FGM
What does liberal freedom of speech NOT include the right to do?
What does liberal freedom of speech NOT include the right to do?
Incite hatred or violence
Where should individuals express thoughts without fear of state surveillance, according to Mill?
Where should individuals express thoughts without fear of state surveillance, according to Mill?
Private sphere
What must liberals balance in the digital age regarding online monitoring?
What must liberals balance in the digital age regarding online monitoring?
Protecting society & respecting privacy
Which figures highlighted tension between government secrecy and public's right to know?
Which figures highlighted tension between government secrecy and public's right to know?
Edward Snowden & Julian Assange
What is Mill's 'marketplace of ideas' central to in liberal democracy?
What is Mill's 'marketplace of ideas' central to in liberal democracy?
Testing & refining beliefs
What does exposure to different ways of living foster according to liberals?
What does exposure to different ways of living foster according to liberals?
Richer, more dynamic society