“The human faculties of perception, judgment, discriminative feeling, mental activity, and even moral preference, are exercised only in making a choice. He who does anything because it is the custom, makes no choice.”
Quote by John Stuart Mill
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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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