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On liberty

Book • 1859

John Stuart Mill

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.

Mentioned by

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Mentioned in 70 episodes

Given by Paul, a high school teacher, to

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John Gray

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Mentioned by

Clay Finck

to emphasize the importance of exposure to diverse viewpoints.

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Recommended by

Jonathan Haidt

for understanding the importance of disagreement.

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Mentioned by

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as a highly readable and influential book on liberty.

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Mentioned by

Jonathan Haidt

as one of the greatest works of Western philosophy on free speech.

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Mentioned by Jonathan Haidt as a source for his understanding of the importance of seeking out diverse viewpoints.

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Mentioned by Robert George to explain Mill's trident, a framework for intellectual discourse.

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Mentioned by

Thomas Chatterton Williams

when referencing John Stuart Mill’s distinction between state-sanctioned limits on speech.

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Mentioned by

Steven Pinker

when he talks about the classic case for free speech.

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Mentioned by

Marko Papic

who made his daughter reread it, noting that both the left and right should heed its lessons on discourse.

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Mentioned by

Cass Sunstein

as John Stuart Mill's famous work, advocating for individual freedom unless it harms others.

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Mentioned by

Noam Chomsky

in relation to Wilhelm von Humboldt's principles of liberty.

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Mentioned by

Glenn Loury

during a discussion on free inquiry and the challenges of expressing controversial opinions.

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Mentioned by

Jack Symes

in relation to the harm principle and free speech.

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Mentioned by

Matt McManus

as a key figure in liberal socialist thought.

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Mentioned by

Spencer Mizen

as an influential book in the debate around free speech.

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Von

Richard Traunmüller

erwähnt, um sein Verständnis von Meinungsfreiheit zu veranschaulichen.

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