On Liberty (World Philosophers and Their Works)
At a glance:
- Author: John Stuart Mill
- First Published: 1859
- Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Essays
- Subjects: Freedom, Individuality, Law or legislation, Political science, Government, Democracy
Context
John Stuart Mill thought long and hard about the theoretical and practical problems connected with liberal democratic government. Actual service in the British Parliament brought him into intimate contact with applied politics. Beneath the surface of nineteenth century British political experience, Mill came upon the one problem he considered central to everyone’s long-range interests. The clarity with which he stated this problem in On Liberty earned him a justified reputation as defender of the basic principles of liberalism. “The struggle between Liberty...
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