On LibertyPublished in 1859, this title presents an eloquent defense of individual freedom in nineteenth-century social and political philosophy. It offers a liberal argument in support of the value of liberty. |
Contents
INTRODUCTORY | xv |
OF THE LIBERTY OF THOUGHT AND DISCUSSION | 12 |
ON INDIVIDUALITY AS ONE OF THE ELEMENTS OF WELLBEING | 54 |
OF THE LIMITS TO THE AUTHORITY OF SOCIETY OVER THE INDIVIDUAL | 75 |
APPLICATIONS | 96 |
ENDNOTES | 121 |
SUGGESTED READING | 125 |
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Page vi - That principle is, that the sole end for which mankind are warranted, individually or collectively, in interfering with the liberty of action of any of their number, is self-protection. That the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilised community against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant.