On Liberty

On Liberty is a philosophical treatise written by the 19th-century English philosopher John Stuart Mill. Published in 1859, it is considered one of the most influential works on individual freedom and personal autonomy. The book argues that individuals should have the right to live their lives as they see fit, as long as they do not harm others. Mill argues that society should not interfere with the individual's pursuit of happiness, and that the only legitimate reason for society to intervene is to prevent harm to others. He also discusses the importance of freedom of thought and expression, and the dangers of censorship and conformity. The book is an important contribution to the development of liberalism and has had a profound impact on political and social thought. It remains a classic of political philosophy and is widely studied in universities around the world.1880. John Stuart Mill is one of the foremost representatives of utilitarian thought as well as one of the most influential of nineteenth century liberals. Influenced by his wife, Harriet Taylor, Mill developed a very humane version of utilitarianism that was sympathetic to women's rights, labor unions, proportional representation, and other liberal themes. Contents: Of the liberty of thought and discussion; Of Individuality, As One of the Elements of Well-Being; Of the Limits to the Authority of Society Over the Individual and Applications. See the many other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.