What are the acceptable limits of individual freedom? John Stuart Mill addressed this question in his classic defence of liberalism, On Liberty (1859). In this episode of Philosophy Bites, Richard Reeves, author of a recent biography of Mill (recently shortlisted for the James Tait Black biography prize), discusses this powerful book.
Listen to Richard Reeves on Mill's On Liberty
Thanks for turning me onto John Stuart Mill.
Great podcast.
Posted by: Gavin Bong | May 11, 2008 at 02:36 PM
A brilliant podcast on Mill by a clearly passionate philosopher- incredibly helpful. Thanks.
Posted by: Jack Reading | June 07, 2011 at 01:38 AM