John Stuart Mill defended freedom of speech on several grounds in his influential work "On Liberty." Which of the following statements best encapsulates his position on this principle, and why?
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According to Mill, freedom of speech should be unrestricted because all individuals naturally possess this right, and it could not be taken away under any circumstances.
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Mill put forward that freedom of speech is essential for democracy since it permits the majority to freely voice their opinions, thereby supporting the 'tyranny of the majority'.
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Mill argued that freedom of speech should be upheld as it allows for intellectual and moral advancement by facilitating the discovery of truth through vigorous debate and conflict of ideas.
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More than one of the above
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None of the above