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. keep that member's actions in line with a universal rule that binds all.
c. encourage actions based on reason alone.
d. balance the numerical value of pleasure against the numerical value of pain.
a
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