On Liberty

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Paperback, 176 pages

English language

Published Jan. 2, 2008 by Bedford/St. Martin's.

ISBN:
978-0-312-45049-6
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OCLC Number:
166390179

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On Liberty (1859) is a philosophical essay by English philosopher John Stuart Mill. Using Mill’s ethical system of utilitarianism in application to society and state, he suggests standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. In addition, the author proposes three basic liberties of individuals, three legitimate objections to government intervention, and two maxims regarding the relationship of the individual to society.

On Liberty (1859) is a philosophical essay by English philosopher John Stuart Mill. Using Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism in application to society and state, he suggests standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. In addition, the author proposes three basic liberties of individuals, three legitimate objections to government intervention, and two maxims regarding the relationship of the individual to society.

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Subjects

  • Human rights
  • Political science & theory
  • History
  • Politics / Current Events
  • History: World
  • History & Theory - General
  • Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights
  • History / General
  • General