ON LIBERTY - The Philosophy of Individual Freedom (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Classic Defense of Dissent, Civil Liberty, and the Limits of Social AuthorityBy John Stuart Mill, W. L. Courtney
Length5h 57m
About this audiobook
On Liberty - The Philosophy of Individual Freedom presents one of the defining meditations on modern individuality, political authority, and the limits of social power. Combining philosophical argument, political essay, and moral inquiry, the volume ranges from the famous harm principle to reflections on freedom of thought, individuality, and the tyranny of majority opinion. Its enduring significance lies in its lucid defense of dissent as a condition of intellectual and civic progress. John Stuart Mill's work emerges from the liberal and utilitarian traditions of nineteenth-century Britain, while W. L. Courtney's editorial presence situates the text within a broader history of ethical and political reflection. Together, they connect Victorian debates over democracy, education, religion, and social reform to questions that remain central to modern public life. The volume thus illuminates how liberal thought was shaped by both abstract principle and urgent historical circumstance. Recommended for students, scholars, and general readers alike, this edition offers a compact yet profound encounter with the vocabulary of freedom. It invites readers to test competing claims about conscience, authority, and social responsibility, while appreciating the continuing dialogue between philosophy, politics, and lived experience.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy, Literary Classics
Length5 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ON LIBERTY - The Philosophy of Individual Freedom (Annotated)
2ON LIBERTY - The Philosophy of Individual Freedom
3Preface
4I
5II
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6III
7Chapter I Introductory
8Chapter II of the Liberty of Thought and Discussion
9Chapter III of Individuality, as One of the Elements of Well-being
10Chapter IV of the Limits to the Authority of Society Over the Individual
11Chapter V Applications
12Memorable Quotes
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