Mills as an Ethical Confrontation

John S. Mill’s purpose in writing On Liberty was to better define the boundary separating individual freedom and social regulation. People often have varying opinions about whether or not he is right. As detailed as Mill tried to be there are some weaknesses in his principle; however, his strengths outweigh his weaknesses. No thought is “fool proof,” no matter how much time a person takes formulating it. The same went for Mill’s harm …

…that the 50’s caused was a Millian rebirth in the 60’s where thought monopolized society and people cared about social harm more than anything. It is evident that Mill’s harm principle is the most effective way to define the boundary between individual rights and social rights. Every time out society has strayed, we have digressed. Progress through the collision of ideas is the premise for a progressive society that fosters progressive humans. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**