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On Liberty
John Stuart Mill
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John Stuart Mill was an English philosopher, economist and member of Parliament. More about John Stuart Mill →
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Political Philosophy

On Liberty

by John Stuart Mill · read by Luke Oldham · 5 hr 26 min

How far should a government, or a crowd, be allowed to control what a person says, thinks or does? John Stuart Mill argues that the only good reason to limit someone's freedom is to prevent harm to others.

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How far should a government, or a crowd, be allowed to control what a person says, thinks or does? John Stuart Mill argues that the only good reason to limit someone's freedom is to prevent harm to others. He makes the case for free speech, free thought and the right to live differently. On Liberty (1859) is a founding work of liberal thought, read by Luke Oldham. Over five hours for readers interested in freedom and society.

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Length
5 hr 26 min
Format
Unabridged audiobook
Released
March 2025
Publisher
Academy Voices
Language
English
ISBN
9798347343454
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This edition of On Liberty by John Stuart Mill is narrated by Luke Oldham.

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