On Liberty

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Exploring the concept of freedom, John Stuart Mill argues that it is essential for individual development in faculties, mind, and morals. He asserts that all state and social actions should promote this free development, with restrictions only permissible to protect oneself or others. Mill vehemently opposes interventions aimed at coercing individuals toward what society deems better or happier, deeming such actions unlawful. This work delves into the significance of personal liberty and its implications for governance and social order.