Quote of the day by John Stuart Mill: 'A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury'
- A person may cause evil to others not only by their actions but by their inaction (Photo: AI-generated)British philosopher, economist and political thinker John Stuart Mill was one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century.
- His writings explored individual liberty, morality and the responsibilities people have towards one another.
- One of his most thought-provoking observations highlights an important distinction between actively causing harm and failing to act when action could have prevented it.
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- A person may cause evil to others not only by their actions but by their inaction (Photo: AI-generated)British philosopher, economist and political thinker John Stuart Mill was one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century.
- His writings explored individual liberty, morality and the responsibilities people have towards one another.
- One of his most thought-provoking observations highlights an important distinction between actively causing harm and failing to act when action could have prevented it.
Sources: Times of India