According to John Stuart Mill, "the sole end for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community against his will" is to
A) prevent harm to others.
B) make each action a universal rule binding on all.
C) encourage actions based on reason alone.
D) measure the numerical value of pleasure against the numerical value of pain.
E) prevent chaos should a society rise up in rebellion.

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John Stuart Mill, in his work "On Liberty," argues that the only reason for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community against their will is to prevent harm to others. This principle is known as the harm principle.

According to John Stuart Mill, "The Sole End for Which