On Liberty by John Stuart Mill ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy]

On Liberty by John Stuart Mill audiobook.

Genre: philosophy

First published in 1859, John Stuart Mill's On Liberty is a foundational work of political philosophy that asks a deceptively simple question: when, if ever, is it right for society or the state to limit an individual's freedom? Mill argues that liberty is not only a personal good but a public necessity, essential to progress, truth-seeking, and human flourishing. Moving from principles to practical tests, he introduces his famous harm principle, insisting that coercion is justified only to prevent harm to others - not to enforce morality, tradition, or majority preference. Along the way, Mill examines the dangers of social pressure and conformity, warning that public opinion can be as oppressive as law. He defends freedom of thought and speech as the engine of intellectual life, explores individuality as a vital ingredient of well-being, and considers the limits of authority in society. Clear, forceful, and provocative, this short book invites listeners into an ongoing debate about rights, responsibility, tolerance, and the boundaries of power in a free society.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:44:57) Chapter 2

(01:37:36) Chapter 3

(02:38:25) Chapter 4

(03:27:33) Chapter 5

(04:17:51) Chapter 6

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