Published in 1859, John Stuart Mill's On Liberty presented one of the most eloquent defenses of individual liberty in 19th century social and political philosophy and today it is perhaps the most widely read liberal argument in support of the value of liberty. Mill's passionate defense of spontaneity, individuality, and diversity, along with his disregard for mandatory uniformity and despotism of popular opinion, has attracted both admiration and condemnation.
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