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
Read Richard Reeves on Mill in Prospect Magazine
Read 'Mill is Dead White Male with Something to Say'
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
John Stuart Mill is unsurpassed in his genius. His work and life, lives on today in the hearts and minds of adventurers, seafarers and men of questioning conscience. Who today, in our troubled times, would unshackle his desire for freedom and dare to challenge western society and her unchangeable customs to the degree John Stuart Mills asks of us? No man!... except one perhaps, Naked Rambler Stephen Gough and his "Great British Social Injustice Experiment." Mr Gough's life on the road less traveled is a challenge indeed!
Posted by: George Nicholas Cavanagh | November 17, 2012 at 09:26 PM