On Liberty ~ Introduction [Illustrated]

John Stuart Mill’s ‘On Liberty’ is regarded as one of the most important works of political philosophy ever written. Not only does it feature one of the clearest and earliest arguments for the foundation of freedom of expression, but his general comments on government and democracy are also of great relevance to issues in contemporary politics. This video focuses on the author’s introduction to the text, wherein he outlines his framework and explains his general argument.
Here are the links to the texts used in the video:
A Treatise of Human Nature (Hume)
www.amazon.co.uk/Treatise-Hum...
The Federalist Papers (Hamilton, Madison and Jay)
www.amazon.co.uk/Federalist-P...
Leviathan (Hobbes)
www.amazon.co.uk/Leviathan-Cl...
Social Contract (Rousseau)
www.amazon.co.uk/Contract-Pol...
Rights of Man + Common Sense (Paine)
www.amazon.co.uk/Rights-Commo...
Selected Writings of Thomas Jefferson
www.amazon.co.uk/Selected-Wri...
Reflections on the Revolution in France (Burke)
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0...
On Liberty (Mill)
www.amazon.co.uk/Liberty-Util...
Democracy in America (Tocqueville)
www.amazon.co.uk/Democracy-Am...
The Anti-Christ (Nietzsche)
www.amazon.co.uk/Twilight-Ido...
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[@andilenkambule1920]

This is truly the most underrated channel on you tube.

[@mattsmith2247]

Though he wasnt a phillosopher, i believe Terry Pratchett was right when he wrote Going Postal. In that book, Lord Vetinari says, "no person is ever truly free, because true freedom is so horrific that only the mad or the devine can face it with open eyes."

[@sofuckingannoying]

Here is an alternate, critical take on JSM from a historian of classical liberalism: . Adds a ton of context.

[@standureux6969]

Great video, but why is it limitated to 480p?

[@ThePolymathsParadise]

Thank you! The animation software I was using was exporting at 480p as a default. I've since managed to change this so that the videos are now available in 720p :)