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On Liberty by John Stuart Mill — WisdomDeck honest review

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On Liberty

by John Stuart Mill

The harm principle, freedom of thought and discussion, individuality, the tyranny of opinion. Short, lucid, the liberal classic.

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Harm is the only limit.
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Individuality is wellbeing.

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