The principle that the only possible restriction on an individual’s freedom of action (i.e., interference) is to resist the individual’s attempts to harm others. http://www.cscd.osaka-u.ac.jp/user/rosaldo/121018harm_Priciple.html
John Stuart mill on Liberty (1860)
” That principle is, that the sole end for which mankind are warranted, individually or collectively in interfering with the liberty of action of any of their number, is self-protection. That the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others.” (J.S. Mill, On Liberty, 1860)
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The principle is that the only purpose for which mankind, individually or collectively, can justifiably interfere with the freedom of action of any one is self-preservation. That is, the only purpose for which power can be justly exercised over a member of a civilized society against his will is the prevention of harm to others.
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“The principle is this. “The principle is this: the only time man is justified in interfering with anyone’s freedom of action, whether individually or collectively, is when it is for the purpose of self-defense. The only justifiable use of force against an individual in a civilized society is for the purpose of preventing harm from coming to others.
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