California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

SS 121

Quiz 8: Mill/Habermas

Question 1)According to Mill, in order to know what kind of life might be best to live, we need to encourage respect for the judgment of the majority.

stick to the ways of life that have stood the test of time.

following the model of those we trust.

Experiments in living.

Question 2

According to Mill, I cannot sell myself into slavery because Slavery does not add to the greater good of society.

Slavery goes against the law of nature.

 There is no price high enough.

I can't freely consent to give up my freedom.

Question 3

Mill sees the only limit on freedom of speech as Anything that advocates violence.

Anything that is said in a particular situation that could incite violence.

Proposing ideas completely opposed to majority opinion.

None; Mill sees no limit on freedom of speech as justifiable.

Question 4

Which of the following does Mill think is true about his time period?

Society has got the better of individuality.

There is a great deal of individuality

There is a robust airing of diverse opinions.

Liberty is ever increasing.

Question 5

According to Mill, if the police raid a brothel, who can be legitimately punished?

The prostitute

The pimp

The customer

No one; all are at liberty to pursue their own good in their own way

Question 6

Which of the following is correct for Mill regarding taxation of stimulants (e.g., alcohol, drugs).

The government cannot tax stimulants; all taxation is a form of prohibition.

The government cannot tax at all, as all taxation is a limit on liberty.

The government can tax stimulants to discourage their use.

The government can tax stimulants to raise revenue.

Question 7

In which of the following relationships does Mill think society grants too much liberty?

Fathers over households

Employers over employees

None; society never grants enough liberty. Teachers over students

Question 8

For which model of democracy does Habermas advocate?

The social contract model The liberal model