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Individual Liberty, 2002.
This paper discusses individual liberty as analyzed in John Stuart Mill's "On Liberty".
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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An examination of individual liberty in John Stuart Mill's controversial essay, "On Liberty". In investigating this topic, the author looks at Mill's argument, the context of individual liberty in human history, the retention of elements in John Stuart Mill's philosophy and their practicability and democratic tyranny against individual liberty.
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"One of the prime spokesperson of liberalism in the 19th century, John Stuart Mill was a supporter of Utilitarianism in moral principles. He was specifically of the view that every individual in a society should perform his role in such a manner that he progresses maximum happiness for the majority of the people. Despite his belief in collective welfare, Stuart Mill was a strong advocate of individual liberty and rights. However, the simultaneous elements of individual liberty as well as the social well being in Stuart Mill?s philosophy are considered controversial by most. Apart from this, he also promoted rights and liberty for women.
On Liberty was the most controversial essay of John Stuart Mill?s works, stimulating much vehement manifestation of consent and censure. The composition was incited by the conversation between Mill and Harriet Taylor, his wife, in their letters on the subject that they lived in a society that was moving towards dearth of intrepid and gallant individuals."
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Profiling and Individual Liberty, 2004.
A discussion of whether profiling transgresses the boundaries of individual liberty.
1,686 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 79.95
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This paper examines how profiling has become a major issue in political, legal, and social circles as security concerns arise amid rumors of further terrorist activities and the increasing incidence of terrorist attacks in various parts of the world. It looks at how the government believes that profiling is an important tool that can help law enforcement agencies identify potential risks and threats to national security. In contrast, it examines how profiling can be considered a blatant violation of civil rights and how the government refuses to discuss the issue at a national level, claiming that liberty has not been restricted or compromised because of anti-terrorism measures.
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"In the aftermath of September 11 attacks, United States citizens suddenly found themselves at a crossroad. Should we relinquish privacy for national security or should we protect our personal liberties more? Many citizens were converted to government?s ideology that privacy shouldn?t be our concern when a compelling state interest requires that we relinquish liberty. People especially those associated with the media began vehemently supporting the practice of profiling after years of condemning it as something unlawful. Since the terrorists were identified as Arab Muslims, the Muslim community in the United States was subjected to unlawful interrogation, false arrests and forced detention. It was all because of the practice of profiling that turned Arabs Muslims and Muslims in general into potential threats to national security."
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Liberty and Equality in America, 2007.
A discussion on what constitutes an appropriate balance between individual liberty and equality in America.
921 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper discusses how throughout the course of the history of the United States, the balance between individual liberty and equality has been repeatedly tested from the eradication of slavery to the issues of freedom, security and free speech. It looks at how a balance can be struck on all of these issues and how currently, the authority of the government far outweighs that of the individual in American society.
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"In The Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton marks that the surest way for despotism to arise is for the ideal of liberty and democracy are pursued zealously without any kind of government controls (Hamilton, Madison, and Jay 3). If the democracy and individual liberty were pursued and strengthened without end, it would provide the exact conditions for the emergence of a despot or, perhaps worse, would facilitate the realization of Tocqueville's tyranny of the masses. Tocqueville saw that the basic essence of a democracy was the absolute sovereignty of the majority (Tocqueville vol. 1, ch. XV). "
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Irish and American Individual Rights, 2005.
Examines some of the protections of individual liberties in Ireland and the United States.
1,014 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper compares and contrasts selections on individual rights relating to the family, private property, and religion from the Irish Constitution and considers the question of whether the Constitution of Ireland or that of the United States does a better job in protecting the rights of individuals.
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"Article 41 of the Irish Constitution considers issues relating to the family. This, in and of itself, is remarkable as there is no comparable clause in the U.S. Constitution. Ireland goes so far as to recognize "the Family as the natural, primary and fundamental unit group of society . . . possessing inalienable and imprescriptible rights, antecedent and superior to all positive law." Furthermore, the Irish Constitution extends special protections to women, in particular, women who are with child to insure that they are properly cared for. Although the U.S. Constitution certainly grants some protection to women, it is rather vague and subject to great interpretation. The wording of the Irish Constitution leaves little room for doubt as to the rights of women."
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The Core of Liberalism: An Analysis of Liberty, 2006.
A discussion on John Stuart Mill's views and beliefs on liberalism.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 103.95
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Liberalism arose in Europe in the seventeenth century in the midst of extreme, protracted ethnic, religious and class conflict. For more than three hundred years, liberalism has attempted to establish itself as guiding force in human society despite the political and economic resistance imposed by self-interested agendas and identities. Staunch defenders of liberty such as John Stuart Mill believed that individual liberty is the foundational core of liberalism, and is the driving force behind the diverse development of humanity. This paper discusses Mill's notion of individual liberty and liberalism, which held that liberty is of fundamental importance because it enables each individual to seek out and explore his or her own individual path in life.
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Definition of Liberty, 2004.
This paper discusses the concept of liberty in the U.S. society.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper concerns an essay that examines the multifaceted nature of the concept of individual liberty in U.S. society. The writer discusses rights, privileges and freedom of the people. The writer looks at Vietnam, July 4th, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence and the Government in this regard. The writer examines the concept of individual liberty as a hallmark of a democratic society.
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"In U S society, individual liberty remains a hallmark of democratic principles. Individual liberty stems from the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke Voltaire and Adam Smith. Such views heavily influenced Thomas Jefferson's idea that the government that governs best governs least. Individual liberty is a cornerstone of American democracy being a guarantee of the Declaration of Independence. We hold these Truths to be self evident that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights .."
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Freedom and Liberty, 2002.
A paper on an individuals rights to freedom and liberty.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 38.95
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Thispaper explains an individual's right to freedom and liberty and if that is not ensured and a person is persecuted for his belief it results in the destruction of peace.
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John Stuart Mill's "On Liberty", 2002.
This paper discusses the English philosopher John Stuart Mill's book, "On Liberty", which describes his concepts of democracy.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper describes, from "On Liberty", Mill's ideas on individual freedom, both social and political. This paper presents Mill?s ideas designed to address the difficult task of balancing the values of democracy with individualism and liberty and setting limits to democracy. This paper agrees with Mill?s central principle that only self-protection can justify either the democratic state or public opinion from interfering with the liberty of the individual.
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"Mill argues that, in a democracy, it is not the people but a few highly influential individuals who possess the power to judge whether an opinion or decision is accurate or acceptable. It is, therefore, their opinions and not those of the electorate that are the deciding ones within society and upon which the laws and morals of the democratic state is based. In "On Liberty", as in his other works, Mill seriously questions the effects that this air of infallibility has upon individualism and freedom, stating that this influential elite are wrong "to assume that their certainty is the same as absolute certainty"."
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Individual Rights and Public Protection, 2008.
An analysis of individual rights versus public protection within the Canadian criminal justice system.
2,932 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper discusses the balance between individual rights and public protection within the Canadian criminal justice system. It describes the importance of equilibrium between criminal justice agencies and their ability to apprehend and prosecute offenders as a form of crime control, and the right of citizens to be protected from potential abuses of this power, known as due process. The paper examines this balance and attempts to determine whether the public or the individual is losing out in the Canadian criminal justice system.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Major Themes Intrinsic to the Balance
Legal Recognition of Individual Rights
The Dangers of Imbuing Police with Too Much Power
In Favor of Individual Liberty and Accountability?
Conclusion
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"Without a doubt, the criminal justice system is not a perfect one. Infringements of individual rights often occur at the expense of concern for public safety. Actions that compromise individual often come from the police, who act on behalf of the Criminal Code and related charters. When one points to illegal actions of the police on behalf of justice enforcement, one must also remember that police are accountable for their actions, just like every other individual in society. It appears moreover that such monitoring is on the increase: for example, "accountability of systems of correction is an emerging trend" (ibid, p. 381) and some may say that increased accountability of the police is a defining criminal justice trend (Griffiths, "Introduction to the Criminal Justice System", Unit 4). This is evidence of the fact that the justice system, although imperfect, strives to imbue the police with the right amount of control and power so that the justice of both individuals and the public are simultaneously upheld."
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"On Liberty", 2006.
A paper discussing limitations of liberty in John Stewart Mill's "On Liberty."
1,016 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper discussed Mill's treatise "On Liberty," and defines Mill's concept of liberty. According to the paper, Mill advocates complete freedom and non-interference of government in most cases. The paper explains that Mill only advocates limiting freedoms where actions of one individual can harm another individual.
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"In his foundational treatise on the notion of liberty, John Stuart Mill opened a Pandora's Box for debate about the nature and limitations of liberty. His defense of the fundamental democratic ideal forces scholars into two camps: the first heralds the writer as the true defender of freedom and civil liberty, the others arguing that his service was as no great defender, but instead as the consistent utilitarian. Steadily the political son of Tocqueville, Mill's 1859 disquisition was immediately noted for its justification of the freedom of the individual in the face of a state imposition of control, from its inception a classic libertarian premise. However, Mill's idea of liberty was not boundless; while the first danger to liberty, he argued, is the threat of state control, its second danger is that to which most democracies are known, the 'tyranny of the majority.'"
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The History of Individual Rights, 2006.
A historical look at individual rights starting with the Charter of Liberties enacted under King Henry I of England.
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This paper discusses individual rights in England and America before the Constitutional Convention. The paper begins by discussing the Charter of Liberties, enacted into English law in 1100 under King Henry I. The paper explains that the charter specifically addressed the king's treatment of church officials and was intended to ensure their freedoms in the country. The charter attempted to address the known abuses that that former kings had levied against those representing the church, and it restricted the king's power by law. The paper also explains that the Charter of Liberties was considered the framework for the Magna Carta and that it was agreed to by Henry I.
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"On Liberty", 2001.
This paper studies liberty in the eyes of the government, the individual and society by analyzing John Stuart Mills' book "On Liberty".
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper studies John Stuart Mill?s concept of liberty which is stated in his book "On Liberty". This paper endeavours to define exactly what Mills? notion of liberty is and how it should be regulated.The main discrepancies of his theory are highlighted so as to demonstrate the apparent contradiction between his ideology and the examples he chooses to showcase his theory in its application. This paper concludes that his approach seems to be liberal but ends up with a distinctly ?non-liberal? feel.
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"Mill defines liberty (civil or social) as ?the nature and limits of the power which can be legitimately exercised by society over the individual.? (Chapter I - Introductory; 1) The obvious wielder of this power Mill identified to be the government. However the government can be controlled or checked in turn since they are still held accountable to the people. Mill recognized another wielder of this control over the individual, the ?society? in question that exercises this power over the individual is the majority or those considered to be the majority. However, unlike the government, which is held accountable to the people, the majority does not have those checks. Mill states that in many instances the ruling majority is not always the same people who have this power exercised on them. The majority may even wish to dominate a part of the population. Therefore, there would still need to be a limitation placed on this ruling majority. (Chapter I - Introductory; 4)"
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"On Liberty", 2002.
An analysis of the complexities of the Principle of Liberty in J.S. Mills' "On Liberty".
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This essay will argue that while problems clearly exist with J.S. Mill's Principle of Liberty, specifically with respect to the defining the boundaries between the private and the public sphere of control, it remains one of the fundamental basis of the philosophy of human liberty in Western civilization.
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Individual Rights and the Constitutional Convention, 2005.
A look at the origins of the philosophy of individual rights.
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This paper discusses the concept of individual rights and how this concept extends far back into early English history. The paper points out that, while the individual rights granted under the American Constitution have evolved and changed to include more than the original beliefs about individual rights, the authors of the Constitution were heavily influenced by early English and French philosophers and their ideas about rights and liberties.
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"Although many individuals today might like to romanticize the origin of individual rights in America, suggesting that such rights began and ended with the passage of the current version of the United States Constitution that now governs the totality of the American land, the actual history of a private citizen?s individual rights in America and England is far more checkered and complex. America?s founding fathers owe a far greater debt to English and French philosophies of rights and liberties than were acknowledged at the time for the idea that the individual citizen possesses certain inalienable rights that cannot be impinged upon by the state. Also, the Articles of Confederation that were eventually passed contained the seeds of the later document that was to govern the land, even though it was too weak a document to provide the type of unity that the international politics of the time demanded to accord respect to the new American union and nation."
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Role of Police, 2006.
An analysis of the police role in balancing public security and individual liberty.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 103.95
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This paper examines the appropriate roles that the police, as an institution, should play in the future. The paper is divided into several sections. First, the paper compares and contrasts the several roles it presents. Then, the author presents his own perspective: that the police's role should be to balance public good against individual liberty and it discusses strategies that can be implemented.
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"Role of Police: Balancing Public Security and Individual Liberty Introduction The role that police play in society is often misunderstood. While popular wisdom and commonsensical knowledge tells us that the primary role of police is to serve and protect, with a significant emphasis on law enforcement, scholarly research into the subject proves otherwise. For instance, Van Maanen (year) points out that even the police, as a social institution, perceive their primary social function to be that of law enforcement. Media conceptions of the police only serve to reinforce this perception, with frequent portrayals of police officers hunting down criminals and protecting the community from their continued sociopathic behavior. The question before us encompasses the extent to which such a conception of the police is at all accurate. What's more, even if it were found to be accurate, does it constitute the preferred social role of the police?"
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Individual Rights, 2005.
A review into the works of John Stuart Mill and James Madison to help explain the various philosophical approaches to individual rights.
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This paper discusses the various philosophical approaches to individual rights and the role of the state as a guarantor of those rights. Particularly the paper utilizes the perspectives of John Stuart Mill and James Madison to provide greater insight into the character of individual freedoms related to liberty and happiness as well as political constructs intended to protect them.
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"John Stuart Mill and James Madison a. Mill's approach to liberty and its constraints, either real or artificial, in "On Liberty" informs the reader that he is only in the formative stages of his examination on the ultimate character of liberty as a social and moral construct vis-?vis the individual. In other words, while many readers and philosophical inquisitors have concluded that much of Mill's construct in "On Liberty" remain beyond the ken of the average individual and thus insoluble to a degree, Mill does offer the reviewer some definitive insight into what he is hoping to accomplish through the production of this text: ...the practical question, where to place the limit -- how to make the fitting adjustment between individual independence and social control -- is a subject on which nearly everything remains to be done..."
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