On Liberty

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Focusing on individuality, the book emphasizes the significance of diverse character types and the necessity for personal freedom to flourish in various ways. Mill advocates against coercion—whether legal or social—arguing that it should only be permissible when someone's actions harm others. His work champions respect for diversity and the importance of allowing human nature to develop without restraint, positioning individual liberty as essential to both personal and societal growth.