Publisher's Synopsis
Liberty is something we in the western world take for granted these days, and it's important to remember that humankind was not always so generously geared towards personal autonomy.
Through this book, you will discover: A celebration of individuality, diversity, and nonconformity that makes a persuasive argument for what the author believed to be humankind's essential liberties: the freedoms of speech, assembly, and the pursuit of pleasure, so long as one's actions do not impede the liberty of another. These freedoms, he maintained, result in a far more successful society than one ruled by the tyranny of the majority.
An exploration of the limits of government over the individual, this treatise on personal liberty has inspired debate since its publication in 1859 and has provided the foundation for modern liberal political thought.
This book is ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or revisit an old favorite, these new editions open the door to the stories and ideas that have shaped our world.
