On Liberty, Utilitarianism And Other Essays by John Stuart Mill

A set of essays arguing that individual freedom should be upheld except where actions directly harm others, defending free speech, dissent, and personal autonomy as essential to truth-seeking and social progress; it develops and defends a utilitarian moral framework that evaluates actions by their contributions to overall happiness, distinguishes higher from lower pleasures, and explores how limits on government and social interference protect individuality while promoting the common good.

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