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The first maxim states, “the maxims are, first, that the individual is not accountable to society has no legitimate function as to what a person can or cannot do. If he or she is not hurting anybody or anything else, then it is alright. The second maxim states, “secondly, that for such actions as are prejudicial to the interest of others, the individual is accountable, and may be subjected either to social or legal punishment”. -
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Mill did not believe that the inequality of gender was fair; He believed that if all of society is going to be free, all of humanity must be free, not just half. Mill wrote three books about these views. For the majority part, he makes a point regarding liberalism, but there must be rules and regulations for any stability to be possible in this world. -
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. His views on utilitarianism makes sense to a degree, but what he failed to see is that what one might think is good is not necessarily good, and whether it is or is not, it might not even be right, his support for women’s right was one of the biggest things he contributed to society – especially for women. Since he was a male feminist, he could be heard a little bit more during his era since he was living in a very male-dominated society. He is one of the greatest philosophers known today. -
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Although he believed in liberalism, utilitarianism, and the women’s rights. He believed that all humanity should be free if his or her actions concern only his or herself. In addition, society can only legitimately step in if he or she is breaking the law. Regarding utilitarianism, he believed that there should be the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Mill was a supporter of women’s rights; he was the first male feminists in his era. -
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Although he believed in liberalism, utilitarianism, and the women’s rights. He believed that all humanity should be free if his or her actions concern only his or herself. In addition, society can only legitimately step in if he or she is breaking the law. Regarding utilitarianism, he believed that there should be the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Mill was a supporter of women’s rights; he was the first male feminists in his era. -
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Richard Paul Anschutz
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John Stuart Mill
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Encyclopædia Britannica
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May 16, 2020
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Life Of John Stuart
John Stuart Mill was born in Pentonville, England, United Kingdom on May 20th, 1806. He died in Avignon, France on May 8th, 1873. John Stuart Mill was a public philosopher. The book “Archetypes of Wisdom” An introduction to philosophy, written by Douglas J. Soccio, explains that a public philosopher is “a compelling writer to speaker whose philosophical positions are expressed in ways accessible to broad audience; public philosophers tap into- or identify- Vital philosophical issues of the day -
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(520)”. John Stuart spoke of the philosophical issues of his day and wrote three books on them. One is on Liberty, Utilitarianism, and the subjection of women. These three concepts were his views. Regarding liberty, his main question was “to what extent can society legitimately exercise power the individual?” Mill believed that one should be free unless there is a reason why he or she should not be free. Mill identified two maxims regards to liberalism in his book called “ON Liberty" (1859)