{"product_id":"on-liberty-by-john-stuart-mill","title":"On Liberty by John Stuart Mill","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiscover \u003cem\u003eOn Liberty\u003c\/em\u003e by John Stuart Mill — one of the most influential works of political philosophy ever written and a foundational text of liberal thought. First published in 1859, this landmark essay remains essential reading for anyone interested in individual freedom, government authority, and the boundaries between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOn Liberty\u003c\/em\u003e, Mill makes a passionate and rigorous case for the protection of individual liberty against the tyranny of both government and social conformity. He introduces his influential \"harm principle\" — the idea that the only justification for restricting a person's freedom is to prevent harm to others — and argues fiercely for freedom of speech and thought, even when those views are unpopular or offensive. Mill contends that a diversity of opinions and ways of living is essential not only for individual flourishing but for the progress of society as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy readers and scholars continue to study this text:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA foundational text of classical liberalism and modern political philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntroduced the enduringly influential \"harm principle\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA powerful, timeless defense of free speech and individuality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWidely taught in philosophy, political science, and law courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePerfect for readers of Enlightenment thought and political theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRigorous, eloquent, and remarkably relevant today, \u003cem\u003eOn Liberty\u003c\/em\u003e remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the philosophical foundations of individual freedom and open society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdd this foundational classic to your collection — order your copy from Book Beavers today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Beavers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45366814408727,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8407\/4775\/files\/on_liberty-1.png?v=1785772537","url":"https:\/\/bookbeavers.com\/bn\/products\/on-liberty-by-john-stuart-mill","provider":"Book Beavers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}