The author considers earlier social contract theories inadequate and expresses fear about a possible "tyranny of the majority.
In Chapter Five of this work, the author considers whether one is obligated to stop someone from jumping off of a bridge. The author considers earlier social contract theories inadequate and expresses fear about a possible "tyranny of the majority." First published in 1859, it divides the title concept into freedom of speech and freedom of action and proposes the harm principle as the proper boundary of both, which reads: "The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community […] is self-defense." For ten points, name this influential essay by John Stuart Mill that discusses freedom.
In Chapter Five of this work, the author considers whether one is obligated to stop someone from jumping off of a bridge.
{On Liberty}