On Liberty: A Classic Essay; Original 1859 Edition (Annotated)

Annotated ContentThis fully annotated edition includes: Historical ContextDetailed 19th Century AnalysisA Classic Political Essay That Belongs on Everyone’s Bookshelf!A true book of worth, a classic that lives in an era of timeless distinction. Early books emit an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will be satisfied with this work—libertarianism philosophy at its finest.Sneak Peek“No society in which these liberties are not, on the whole, respected, is free, whatever may be its form of government; and none is completely free in which they do not exist absolute and unqualified. The only freedom which deserves the name, is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it. Each is the proper guardian of his own health, whether bodily, or mental and spiritual. Mankind are greater gainers by suffering each other to live as seems good to themselves, than by compelling each to live as seems good to the rest.”SummaryJohn Stuart Mill, an English philosopher, wrote the classic essay, On Liberty. It incorporates Mill's utilitarian ethical philosophy into the state and society and it was first published in 1859. Mill offers guidelines for the interaction between authority and liberty. He places a strong emphasis on the value of individuality, which he sees as a requirement for the greater joys and the summum bonum of utilitarianism. Additionally, according to Mill, democratic ideals could lead to the tyranny of the majority. The criteria put out include Mill's two maxims about the individual's connection to society as well as his three legit objections to government involvement and the three fundamental liberties of individuals.On Liberty is a highly regarded and significant book. It has drawn criticism from certain libertarians and classical liberals for appearing to break with utilitarianism and being ambiguous about the context in which people might challenge restrictions on their personal freedom of action placed by the government. On Liberty's concepts have continued to serve as the foundation for a lot of political thought. Since its initial publication, it has continued to be in print. The British Liberal Democrats' president is presented with a copy of On Liberty as a symbol of office.Mill's marriage to Harriet Taylor Mill greatly influenced the concepts of the work, which was published shortly after her death.A Remarkable Reprint At Timeless Publications, our team has taken every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to the highest standard. This means that the text in this book is the original unabridged edition from the original author's publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title, at its core, is a philosophy essay; it contains words that are strung together with such political precision. Classic philosophy books that you no longer see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift for the political philosophy buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection.Our team is ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. To get your copy of this timeless publication, scroll up to the top of this page and click the "Buy Now" button, and it will be on its way!Title Details Original 1859 TextPolitical Essay5.5 x 8.5 InchesMatte CoverCream Paper Read more