John Stuart Mill exclaimed this as the underlining of all human behaviour. At least what it should be. I agree with Mr J.S. Mill. What does that leave then? Well either do good or great, or do something that equates to a neutral action. He basically gives us a philosophy that may then be filled in according to each person's principles. If the outline is to do no harm then the body of the work is waiting to be filled in by each and everyone of us. In simplicity, we are then able to shape the complexity of our thoughts and actions. Knowing what might be a harm is difficult at times, but for the most part harm is easily recognizable. The simplest way to get to know what a harm is, is to check our own experiences with being harmed or committing harm to others. A conscious effort by ourselves must be made in order to change our behaviour away from previously learned behaviours if needed. This is not easy to do since a lot of our behaviours are done without a thought being given to them. A subconscious reaction on our part. A relearning must take place however and not having the control over ourselves to adapt to better ways of living is unacceptable. It just takes effort. We must force ourselves to logically understand the need to not harm anyone. The importance is fundamental to all life. It should be taught at the earliest age so that the significance of not harming anyone has a better chance of being incorporated into all society.
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