On Liberty. Book Summary

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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.