4 min readAug 28, 2022
REVIEW: On Liberty (John Stuart Mill)
John Stuart Mill (1806–1873) was an English philosopher. He wrote On Liberty in 1859.
Reflections:
- Individual liberty must be protected against all forms of tyranny. Tyranny can arise from the state, a powerful minority, or the prevailing opinions of the masses.
- Mature people should have sovereignty over their bodies and minds. Societal power can justly be exercised over…