{"product_id":"on-liberty-and-other-essays-the-modern-readers-series-9781025877662","title":"On Liberty and Other Essays: The Modern Readers Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): John Stuart Mill\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Political\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"On Liberty and Other Essays\" presents the definitive political and social philosophy of John Stuart Mill, one of the most influential thinkers of the nineteenth century. The collection is anchored by \"On Liberty,\" a seminal text that explores the necessary boundaries between individual freedom and state authority. Mill articulates the famous \"harm principle,\" arguing that power can only be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community against his will to prevent harm to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the title essay, this volume includes essential writings that delve into Mill's theories on utilitarianism, social reform, and the rights of the individual. These essays examine the vital importance of freedom of speech, the diversity of thought, and the moral foundations of a just society. Mill's work serves as a cornerstone of modern liberal thought, addressing the enduring tension between majority rule and minority rights. This collection remains essential for readers interested in political science, ethics, and the evolution of democratic ideals. Through rigorous logic and passionate advocacy for personal autonomy, Mill challenges readers to consider the value of independence in an increasingly organized world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47967605031063,"sku":"9781025877662","price":3080.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025877662.webp?v=1782915004","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/on-liberty-and-other-essays-the-modern-readers-series-9781025877662","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}