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Nicetomeetyou Posted 9 years ago
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What does this 'power stand for?
If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.
In line five, Jhon Mill uses 'the power.' Since it's 'the power' instead of just 'power,' I think he means 'the power to silence mankind.' Or does it just mean 'authority?'
In line five, Jhon Mill uses 'the power.' Since it's 'the power' instead of just 'power,' I think he means 'the power to silence mankind.' Or does it just mean 'authority?'
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the power (authority, or military force) to do so.
- the power (authority, or military force) to do so.
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