On Liberty

Informationen zum Autor John Stuart Mill Klappentext In one of the most influential philosophical works ever writen, John Stuart Mill explores the risks and responsibilities of liberty. Examining the tyranny that can come both from government and from the herd-like opinion of the majority, Mill proposes a freedom to think, unite, and pursue our pleasures as the most important freedoms, as long as we cause no harm to others. GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Zusammenfassung Explores the risks and responsibilities of liberty. Examining the tyranny that can come both from government and from the herd-like opinion of the majority, this title proposes a freedom to think, unite, and pursue our pleasures as the most important freedoms, as long as we cause no harm to others.

Product details

• Authors: John St. Mill, John Stuart Mill
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 26.08.2010
• EAN: 9780141046945
• ISBN: 978-0-14-104694-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 111 mm x 181 mm x 11 mm
• Series: Penguin Great Ideas; Penguin Books, Great Ideas; Great Ideas; Penguin Press Great Ideas; Penguin Classics; Penguin Great Ideas; Penguin Press Great Ideas; Penguin Books, Great Ideas
• Subjects: Education and learning; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; Human Rights, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Human Rights, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General, PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Utilitarianism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civil Rights, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Social & political philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, social and political philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Political science and theory, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, Human rights, civil rights