“Since the general or prevailing opinion on any subject is rarely or never the whole truth, it is only by the collision of adverse opinion that the remainder of the truth has any chance of being supplied.”
Quote by John Stuart Mill
Work
J. S. Mill: 'On Liberty' and Other Writings
'On Liberty' is a foundational text in the field of political philosophy, advocating for individual freedom and the importance of the rule of law. The collection also features additional works by Mill, delving into themes such as democracy, education, and the role of government in society. more
Author
John Stuart Mill
John Stuart Mill was an influential British philosopher, economist, and logician. He is one of the most important figures in 19th-century philosophy and his ideas had a profound impact on political, social, and philosophical thought of the time. more
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