John Stuart Mill's harm principle holds that coercive power may generally be used to
Correct answer: C. Prevent harm to other people
- A. Make citizens morally identical
- B. Promote one official religion
- C. Prevent harm to other people
- D. Ensure equal political opinions
Explanation
Mill argues that interference with an individual's liberty is justified primarily to prevent harm to others. Mere disapproval of a person's private conduct is not, by itself, sufficient justification.
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