On Liberty is a philosophical work by 19th century English philosopher John Stuart Mill, first published in 1859. To the Victorian readers of the time it was a radical work, advocating moral and economic freedom of individuals from the state.
Language: English
Published in: 1859
Word count: 47,708 words (≈ about 3 hours)
Copyright: Public Domain
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