POLSCI 1G06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Harm Principle, America Alone, Mark Steyn
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Firstly: describe mill"s theory and what it is. *most important thing they want is a concise thesis! * make a solid point and explain what your opinion is and what you"re about to write about. 1-2 sentences to express what your main argument is. This paper is coming from your own opinion, use mill"s, and only add other sources if it really adds to your argument (secondary sources are not really a part of this essay). This is due on october 21st in tutorial. Liberalism: best type of government is one that maximizes our individual freedom; allows us to live our lives as we see fit. Consider mill"s defense of individual freedom; look at his views of freedom of speech: for mill, there is almost no limits. He believes we should be free to believe and speak what we want. He argues this is socially beneficial; it creates the best type of society.