Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: On Liberty, Individualism
18 Jan 2017
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Required readings for lectures and tutorials (including tutorial 6 and gambling) The action in question harms interests that ought to be considered as rights. Not all interests should be considered as rights. Custom and convention - handed down to us from previous generation. Rights protect interests that are sufficiently important to put others under a duty. Choose the system of rights that maximizes utility or happiness. This approach can justify a set of rights to liberty, security, and property. Coercion of other people to promote their good. A utilitarian theory of rights need not be a liberal theory. The permanent interests of man as a progressive being: The idea is crucial for understanding mill"s utilitarian liberal position. Individuals generally know best what will make them happy - (conly questions this idea) Making choices exercises our distinctively human capacities - mill. Experiments in living are examples to be followed.
