On Liberty by John Stuart Mill

Category:Philosophy/Politics/Classics

Rating:3.96/5 

Pages:132

About the Book:
John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty is a foundational work of political and social philosophy, first published in 1859. Mill examines the relationship between individual freedom and the power of society, arguing for strong protection of personal liberty, freedom of thought, and freedom of expression.

The book develops Mill’s famous harm principle: society is justified in restricting an individual’s freedom primarily to prevent harm to others. He also examines the danger of the “tyranny of the majority,” where social pressure and public opinion can restrict individuality even without direct government control.