On LibertyLongmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer, 1869 - 223 pages On Liberty is a philosophical work by 19th century English philosopher John Stuart Mill, first published in 1859. To the Victorian readers of the time it was a radical work, advocating moral and economic freedom of individuals from the state. |
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| Titre | On Liberty |
| Auteur | John Stuart Mill |
| Édition | 4 |
| Éditeur | Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer, 1869 |
| Original provenant de | Université de Harvard |
| Numérisé | 27 mars 2007 |
| ISBN | 0141883200, 9780141883205 |
| Longueur | 223 pages |
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