Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Mill On Liberty (Routledge Philosophy Guidebooks)

This Routledge Philosophy GuideBook introduces John Stuart Mill and one of his major works, On Liberty. This book focuses on situating Mill and the work in a historical context, considering the text in question and assessing the philosopher's contribution to contemporary thought.
On Liberty remains today as one of the most influential and stirring statements in favor of the rights of the individual. This is the ideal book for anyone unfamiliar with Mill, and for people with an interest in political philosophy.