John Stuart Mill
What’s inside
John Stuart Mill’s ‘On Liberty’ is a seminal philosophical work advocating for individual freedom and limited government intervention.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the concept of individual liberty
- Exploring the limits of societal authority
- Appreciating the importance of free speech
- Gaining insight into liberalist philosophy
Key Points
- Harm Principle: Justifying Individual Liberty
- Freedom of Speech and Expression
- The Role of Society and Authority
- The Importance of Individuality
- The Limits of Authority Over the Individual
- Applications of Liberty in Practice
Who’s it For
- Philosophy enthusiasts
- Political science students
- Liberal thinkers
- Advocates of civil liberties
About the author
John Stuart Mill was an influential English philosopher and political economist, a proponent of utilitarianism and liberalism.