Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill - Audio cover image

Mill: Nigel Warburton and Alan Ryan

Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill - Audio

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Critique of Mill's Concept of Self-Regarding Actions

Exploration of the ambiguity in distinguishing self-regarding and other-regarding actions based on Mill's criteria, with examples like choosing self-destructive behaviors and the debate on coercion for preventing harm. The discussion highlights the tension between individual autonomy and societal norms within the context of Mill's philosophy.

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