On Liberty

John Stuart Mill

1859
Philosopher John Stuart Mill and his wife Harriet Taylor in this essay apply the Utilitarian ethical theory to government, exploring individuality, authority, and freedom of speech.
Genres: philosophy, politics, non-fiction, history, political-science, economics, essays, 19th-century, school
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