#250
Mentioned in 56 episodes
On liberty
Book • 1859
Published in 1859, 'On Liberty' is a seminal work by John Stuart Mill that argues for the protection of individual freedoms from the tyranny of the majority and government interference.
Mill uses utilitarian philosophy to justify the value of liberty, emphasizing the importance of freedom of thought, discussion, and action.
He introduces the 'harm principle,' which states that individuals should only be restrained from acting when their conduct may harm others.
The essay is structured into five chapters, each addressing different aspects of liberty, including the liberty of thought and discussion, individual liberty, the limits of authority, and practical applications of his theories.
Mill argues that protecting individual liberties is essential for societal progress and the avoidance of social stagnation.
Mill uses utilitarian philosophy to justify the value of liberty, emphasizing the importance of freedom of thought, discussion, and action.
He introduces the 'harm principle,' which states that individuals should only be restrained from acting when their conduct may harm others.
The essay is structured into five chapters, each addressing different aspects of liberty, including the liberty of thought and discussion, individual liberty, the limits of authority, and practical applications of his theories.
Mill argues that protecting individual liberties is essential for societal progress and the avoidance of social stagnation.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 56 episodes
Given by Paul, a high school teacher, to 
Jeremy Giffon
2,668 snips
Jeremy Giffon - Special Situations in Private Markets - [Invest Like the Best, EP.336]
Mentioned by 
Dwarkesh Patel
Tyler Cowen
264 snips
Tyler Cowen - Hayek, Keynes, & Smith on AI, Animal Spirits, Anarchy, & Growth
Mentioned by 
John Gray
160 snips
Whatever this is, it isn’t liberalism
Recommended by 
Jonathan Haidt
132 snips
#61 Jonathan Haidt: When Good Intentions Go Bad
Mentioned by 
Clay Finck
129 snips
TIP715: Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke
Mentioned by ![undefined]()
Fara Dabhoiwala
80 snips
The History of Revolutionary Ideas: Free Speech
Mentioned by
Jonathan Haidt
60 snips
We're Heading for Civilisational Collapse - Social Psychologist Jonathan Haidt
Mentioned by Jonathan Haidt as a source for his understanding of the importance of seeking out diverse viewpoints.
52 snips
The 5 Good Intentions That Lead to Failure (And How to Turn Them Around) | Jonathan Heidt (Replay)
Mentioned by Robert George to explain Mill's trident, a framework for intellectual discourse.
49 snips
John McWhorter, Cornel West & Robert George – Truth, Faith, and Reason in an Age of Division
Mentioned by 
Noam Chomsky
42 snips
Noam Chomsky on Language, Left Libertarianism, and Progress
Mentioned by 
Glenn Loury
40 snips
John McWhorter – Glenn and John Live at Brown University
Mentioned by ![undefined]()
Jack Symes
39 snips
#2193 - Jack Symes
Mentioned by ![undefined]()
Matt McManus
38 snips
Liberalism Meets Socialism: Unpacking Their Surprising Connections with Matt McManus
Mentioned by 
Spencer Mizen
34 snips
The 300-year battle over free speech
Von ![undefined]()
Richard Traunmüller
33 snips
Demokratie und Debattenkultur - Von der Angst, seine Meinung zu sagen
Mentioned by 
Brendan McCord
32 snips
#72 AI CEO Speaks Out On the Dangers of AI (And How to Win Despite It All): Brendan McCord
Mentioned by Michael Knowles as a B-tier philosopher, promoting utilitarianism and author of "On Liberty".
29 snips
Michael Knowles RANKS The Greatest Philosophers
Mentioned by
John Gray
27 snips
Is Liberalism Obsolete? With Francis Fukuyama and John Gray
Mentioned by 
Bret Stephens
27 snips
Has Freedom Failed Us? A Debate
Mentioned by 
Dave Rubin
26 snips
Why You Need to Speak Your Unpopular Truths | Dave Rubin (Archived Episode)
