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Critically examine John Stuart Mill's position on justice. How does he balance individual freedom with the general welfare of the greatest good for the greatest number? Use primary source in the words of Mill, as well as secondary about philosophy. Consider how Mill's philosophy would relate to any contemporary social issues today such as Black Lives Matter, or other current topics in your final paragraph.
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Outline
The following items are covered in the paper;
Topic: John Stuart Mill’s Position on Justice
Introduction
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John Stuart Mill talks about moral behaviors that deserve punishment in social retaliation
and legal punishment in his justice discussion.
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He notes that actions are only good when they contribute to happiness and bad if they
detract from it.
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Mill disagrees with the notion and says that there is a difference between justice and
other forms of morality.
Individual Freedom and General Welfare of Greatest Good
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Mill examines the relationship between individual freedom and the general welfare of
the greatest number
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He notes that it is unjust to deprive people of their personal liberty, property, or other
possessions identified by law
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Mill disagrees with the notion that law has to be followed, whether bad or good, since
it alters the competency of the authority.
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Judgment is served according to the natural feelings of justice, and wrong judgments
are mostly suggested by the people engaging in the same wrong actions
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His Greatest Happiness Principle suggests that the ...
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