However this does not mean that Mill’s account of the intrinsic worth of individuality is not useful to modern societies, the precision of Mill’s depiction of conformity in conflict with progress and development in society is staggeringly evident. For example, in the recent referendum on voting reform, we can see how tradition and custom eclipsed a genuine chance for change and development in part of society (voting) which, through remaining as a “stagnant pool” had prevented development and change for hundreds of years. EXCELLENT INTRO
Mill’s principles as a hero of Liberalism, and prevailing Utilitarian, clearly advocate social change at all points, as it is necessary to development and apprehension of what is best for the people in society, Mill argues that such a thing cannot be achieved without a free and