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WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT        3
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Table of contents
Introduction    4
Mill's Defense of Individual Freedom    4
Balancing Act    5
Justification for Mill's Principle    5
Response to Objections    6
Application of Mill's Principle    7
Personal Perspective    8
Conclusion    9
References    10
Introduction
John Stuart Mill's "On Liberty" is a foundational examination of the complex relationship that exists between personal autonomy and social norms. A pillar of the discussion on individual liberty, Mill's writings from the 19th century continue to be important. We examine Mill's defence of individual freedom in this study, focusing on how he strikes a balance between the dangers of suppressing uniqueness and the need for societal oppro
ium to control behaviour. The conflict arises from wanting to uphold the law's protection of freedom while letting the general public influence behaviour outside of legal boundaries. Mill bases his arguments on the ideas of damage and diversity as a means of advancing society. In order to understand Mill's views' continuing relevance in the complicated world of modern societal norms and values, we shall critically analyze his point of view while also taking into account his reactions to criticisms and the real-world applications of his concept.
Mill's Defense of Individual Freedom
The foundation of John Stuart Mill's defence of individual freedom in "On Liberty" is a sophisticated comprehension of the complex inte
elationship between the self and society. According to Mill, personal autonomy is crucial, and people should be allowed to follow their own paths and take activities that do not directly injure other people. He makes the case for strong legal protections for individual liberty but also presents an important idea: the Harm Principle. According to Mill, behaviour is only subject to social or legal restraint when it endangers other people. According to Mill, societal disapproval is required to control conduct that falls outside the purview of the law (Llewellyn, 2021). He does, however, caution against the perils of what he refers to as "social tyranny"—the overzealous codification of social mores that stifles uniqueness and originality. Mill grounds this careful balancing on his conviction that moral and intellectual advancement result from a society that supports a wide range of human expressions. He argues that suppressing dissident voices and unorthodox viewpoints stunts the growth of society; therefore defending individual liberties is not just a human right but also a shared necessity for progress. Mill's defense of individual freedom, included in the framework of the Harm Principle, continues to be a cornerstone of debates over liberty and the limitations required for a peaceful cohabitation of the individual and society.
Balancing Act
The philosophical tightrope walk that John Stuart Mill does in "On Liberty" is striking a balance between defending individual freedom and admitting that society needs control. Fundamental to it all is Mill's Harm Principle, which states that personal freedom may only be restricted in cases when an activity injures other people. While acknowledging the influence of popular opinion in shaping behaviour outside of legal boundaries, Mill still supports the preservation of autonomy inside the framework of the law. This fine balance becomes essential to avoiding what Mill refers to as...