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Publication of On Liberty
- When
- 1859
- Where
- London, United Kingdom
On Liberty was published in 1859 under John Stuart Mill's name, applying utilitarianism to society and state.
The essay was published in 1859, becoming one of Mill's two most influential books. It suggested standards for the relationship between authority and liberty, addressing the limits of power exercised by society over the individual.
Sources
- On Liberty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- John Stuart Mill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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