On Liberty
John Stuart Mill
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Published in 1859, On Liberty details Mill's view that individuals should be left wholly free to engage in any activity, thought or belief that does not harm others. Simple though it sounds, it is a position that challenges our ideas on the very nature of government and society, and sheds light on some of the key issues we face today. A key text of political philosophy, On Liberty has been continuously in print since its first publication. (Summary by David Barnes) (5 hr 21 min)
Chapters
| Ch 1 – Introductory | 44:50 | Read by David Barnes |
| Ch 2 – Of the Liberty of Thought and Discussion – pt 1 | 52:32 | Read by David Barnes |
| Ch 2 – Of the Liberty of Thought and Discussion – pt 2 | 1:00:40 | Read by David Barnes |
| Ch 3 – Of Individuality | 49:01 | Read by Carl Manchester |
| Ch 4 – Of the Limits to the Authority of Society | 50:18 | Read by Mike Kauffmann |
| Ch 5 – Applications | 1:04:33 | Read by ML Cohen |
Reviews
Excellent recording
Carrieprof
This is a really good recording of a timeless classic on freedom of expression. The reader's voice is very clear and audible, and the writing so good, that this is quite wonderful to listen to.
Awesome recording
minkona
David Barnes' recording made listening to this influential treatise a sheer delight. His reading is clear and precise complete with an awesome accent.
well read
thiagovscoelho
Very good recording by everyone. The book itself is OK, I mean, he denounces everyone’s lack of a consistent principle but he pulls his “harm principle” basically out of nowhere (presumably he justifies it in terms of utility somehow, but he barely does it here)
Interesting
Wintergreen
I liked listening to this primarily because the readers did such an amazing job, but the book itself was compelling as well. Overall, I'd say it's a sound read.
mind your own business
EC
more relevant than ever. in summary people should mind their own business
A brilliant book!
Timothy Price
Every politician every should be made to read this book!
great narration
Prusc
all the narrators do a great job with this text