On LibertyJohn Stuart Mill
On Liberty
John Stuart Mill · 1859 · Philosophy
Full text · 5 chaptersNarrated in your voice
What it's about
Mill's case for individual freedom: the harm principle, which allows society to restrain a person only to prevent harm to others, a defence of free thought and discussion, and a warning against the tyranny of public opinion. Five chapters, without the edition's introduction.
Reading plan
Pick a finish date and Genius lays out the days — the plan shows today's target and keeps you honest.
Read together
Start a circle and share the code — everyone sees everyone's honest place in the book. Accountability, not leaderboards.
Who it's for
- Anyone thinking about free speech and its limits - Readers interested in where the state's power over individuals should stop - Students of liberal political thought
