On Liberty by John Stuart Mill is a classic politics essay that is one of history's most important political works. Mill declares that "over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign." For those interested in political philosophy, this is essential reading.On Liberty is a philosophical work by the English philosopher John Stuart Mill, originally intended as a short essay. The work, published in 1859, applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and the state. Mill attempts to establish standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality, which he conceived as a prerequisite to the higher pleasures—the summum bonum of utilitarianism. Furthermore, Mill criticizes the errors of past attempts to defend individuality where, for example, democratic ideals resulted in the "tyranny of the majority". Among the standards established in this work are Mill's three basic liberties of individuals, his three legitimate objections to government intervention, and his two maxims regarding the relationship of the individual to society.On Liberty was a greatly influential and well received work, although it did not go without criticism.
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On Liberty
On Liberty by John Stuart Mill is a classic politics essay that is one of history's most important political works. Mill declares that "over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign." For those interested in political philosophy, this is essential reading.On Liberty is a philosophical work by the English philosopher John Stuart Mill, originally intended as a short essay. The work, published in 1859, applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and the state. Mill attempts to establish standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality, which he conceived as a prerequisite to the higher pleasures—the summum bonum of utilitarianism. Furthermore, Mill criticizes the errors of past attempts to defend individuality where, for example, democratic ideals resulted in the "tyranny of the majority". Among the standards established in this work are Mill's three basic liberties of individuals, his three legitimate objections to government intervention, and his two maxims regarding the relationship of the individual to society.On Liberty was a greatly influential and well received work, although it did not go without criticism.
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ISBN-13: | 9781774419106 |
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Publisher: | Whispering Pines Press |
Publication date: | 06/07/2021 |
Pages: | 158 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.34(d) |
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