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The 'Harm Principle', associated with John Stuart Mill, holds that the state may legitimately restrict an individual's liberty only when
AThe conduct offends religious sentiments of others
BThe conduct harms others
CThe conduct is considered immoral by the majority
DThe conduct is unpopular
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The conduct harms others
Mill's On Liberty: power may rightfully be exercised against a person's will only to prevent harm to others. Self-regarding actions, however unwise or distasteful, are not legitimately the state's business — the canonical liberal limit.
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