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John Stuart Mill famously wrote that the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant. This idea is often referred to as
 
 

a. the harm principle
  b. the principle of paternalism
  c. the principle of legal moralism
  d. the offense principle
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