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De la libertad

De la libertad

EssaysPhilosophy
Pages
160
Published
2013
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty' is a seminal work exploring the nature and limits of power that can be legitimately exercised by society over the individual. Mill argues for the importance of individuality and the freedom of thought and discussion, asserting 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. This influential essay examines the delicate balance between individual autonomy and social authority, advocating for a society that cherishes diversity of opinion and lifestyle.

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John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 – 8 May 1873), usually cited as J. S. Mill, was a British philosopher, political economist, and civil servant. One of the most influential thinkers in the history of liberalism, he contributed widely to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Dubbed "the most influential English-speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century", Mill's conception of liberty justified the freedom of the individual in opposition to unlimited state and social control....