POT4311 problems of democracy

Overview

1. Briefly explain what John Stuart Mill means by progress and what role it plays in his theory of liberty. (one point)
2. What does John Stuart Mill mean by the “Harm Principle”? In your response, make sure to provide a clear definition and explain exactly what the Harm Principle prohibits government from doing. (one point)
3. In On Liberty, John Stuart Mill provides four specific arguments in favor of free speech. One of these arguments states that minority opinions—however small or objectionable—should not be censored because they may contain the whole truth and the majority opinion may be entirely false. Explain one (and only one) of Mill’s otherspecific arguments in support of free speech. (one point) 
4. Briefly explain what Wilhelm von Humboldt and John Stuart Mill mean by “variety of situations” and what this idea implies for something like education. (one point)
5. Briefly explain why John Stuart Mill thinks that individuality contributes to democracy. (one point)