NATURE AND EXPERIENCE-SU4 CONTINUATION

Question 1

THE HARM PRINCIPLE:

Answer 1

Mill sometimes talks of the harm principle as involving self-protection, thus conjuring up an image of protection from physical assaults.

Question 2

Mill’s concern with social coercion might seem to give rise to the following:

Answer 2

powerful groups must not coerce individuals unless it is to prevent harm.

Question 3

If pornography is a kind:

Answer 3

if pornography is a kind of coercive power, it would be illegitimate unless it could be shown to prevent harm.

Question 4

The Right Interpretation of Mill’s Harm Principle:

Answer 4

governments must not coerce individuals unless their conduct is harmful in the broad sense that includes prejudice to fundamental interests.

Question 5

SOCIAL PRIMARY GOODS:

Answer 5

1. basic rights and liberties
2. freedom of movement
3. ability to hold an office
4. income and wealth
5. self-respect.

Question 6

WHAT ARE PRIMARY GOODS?

Answer 6

primary goods are things we need in order to realise our individual particular goals and purposes.

Question 7

LON FULLER’S FIVE ASPECTS:

Answer 7

1. Substantive aspect
2. Internal morality
3. No Gap Principle
4. Publicity
5. Due Process