On Liberty by John Stuart Mill
  • 1. According to Mill, what is the harm principle?
A) People must conform to societal norms
B) People should always obey the law
C) People should be free unless they harm others
D) People should be punished for bad thoughts
  • 2. What does Mill say about individual autonomy?
A) It should be limited by government
B) It is essential for personal development
C) It leads to societal chaos
D) It is secondary to the collective good
  • 3. Mill argues that freedom of speech is important because:
A) It helps spread falsehoods
B) It allows the truth to emerge
C) It creates social unrest
D) It is only for the educated
  • 4. In Mill's view, when may society intervene in individual actions?
A) To enforce religious beliefs
B) To prevent harm to others
C) To promote cultural uniformity
D) To ensure economic equality
  • 5. What does Mill say about majority opinion?
A) It should govern all decisions
B) It is always correct
C) It is unchangeable
D) It can suppress minority views
  • 6. According to Mill, what is a key threat to liberty?
A) Tyranny of a single ruler
B) Religious pluralism
C) Tyranny of the majority
D) Economic inequality
  • 7. What is the relationship between liberty and individuality according to Mill?
A) Individuality is dangerous
B) Liberty restricts individuality
C) They are unrelated
D) Liberty fosters individuality
  • 8. Mill argues that liberty of the press is vital for:
A) Maintaining public order
B) Ensuring government control
C) A functioning democracy
D) Preventing conflict
  • 9. What does Mill say about dissenting opinions?
A) They weaken society
B) They are inherently wrong
C) They are crucial for progress
D) They should be silenced
  • 10. In what year was 'On Liberty' published?
A) 1872
B) 1865
C) 1848
D) 1859
  • 11. What is the ideal state of governance according to Mill?
A) One where no freedoms exist
B) One where only the majority rules
C) One that maximizes individual freedoms
D) One that promotes economic stability
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