On Liberty (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

<p><em>On Liberty</em> is a philosophical essay by the English philosopher John Stuart Mill. Published in 1859 it applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and state. Mill emphasizes the importance of individuality which he considers prerequisite to the higher pleasures - the <em>summum bonum</em> of utilitarianism. Among the standards proposed are Mill's three basic liberties of individuals his three legitimate objections to government intervention and his two maxims regarding the relationship of the individual to society.</p><p><em>On Liberty</em> was a greatly influential and well-received work. Mill suggests standards for the relationship between authority and liberty and asserts that democratic ideals may result in the tyranny of the majority. The ideas presented in <em>On Liberty</em> have remained the basis of much political thought. A copy of <em>On Liberty</em> is passed to the president of the British Liberal Democrats as a symbol of office. It has remained in print since its initial publication.</p><p>This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket. </p>