On Liberty

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Focusing on the relationship between authority and liberty, this philosophical essay explores the application of utilitarianism to societal structures. Mill champions individuality as essential for achieving higher pleasures and warns against the potential tyranny of the majority in democratic systems. He outlines three fundamental liberties of individuals, presents three valid objections to government intervention, and articulates two guiding maxims for individual and societal relations, providing a framework for understanding personal freedom within a collective context.