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On Liberty

Pages
444
Published
1863
Language
English

Synopsis

John Stuart Mill's seminal work, 'On Liberty,' explores the crucial balance between individual freedom and societal control. Mill argues for the utmost liberty of thought and expression, advocating for a society where individuals can pursue their own good, provided they do not harm others. This foundational text examines the limits of power that can be legitimately exercised by society over the individual.

About the author

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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....