Mill says that someone has a right to something when it is especially important, in terms of the general happiness, for society to defend that person's ability to have or do that thing.

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John Stuart Mill, in his utilitarian philosophy, argues that rights are justified by their contribution to the general happiness. Thus, if defending a person's ability to have or do something significantly promotes overall happiness, society ought to recognize and protect that ability as a right.

Mill Says That Someone Has a Right to Something When