Why it endured
The definitive statement of liberal political philosophy — why the individual's freedom should be protected from majority tyranny. Mill's harm principle ('the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community is to prevent harm to others') remains the foundation of free societies.
What they're saying
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Fareed ZakariaJournalist & author
“Mill's On Liberty is the foundational text of classical liberalism. Every generation should reread it.”
GPS, CNN
Ben ShapiroPolitical commentator & author
“John Stuart Mill's On Liberty remains the clearest articulation of individual rights against state overreach.”
The Ben Shapiro Show