On Liberty
A classic philosophical essay arguing for the protection of individual freedom against societal and governmental control. It defends the liberty of thought, speech, and action, establishing the harm principle as the sole justification for limiting personal conduct.
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Ranked #359 of 1942 · 176 pages · Published 1859
Mentioned 3× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 3 episodes, most recently on Apr 9, 2020.
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