On Freedom

After reading it, I have some feelings. How should we define freedom, morality, justice, kindness, law, etc.? I am very shallow and know very little, but some of the ideas in the book can still give me some thoughts. Generally speaking, good things come to you.

In short, the theory of this book can be summarized as the division of personal and social rights, and can also be defined as the supreme declaration of individualism; any kind of doctrine is usually regarded as a transcendent force; while Mill's liberalism talks more about the debate between individuals and society in practice. How to maintain the freedom and rights of citizens under collective authority is an eternal dilemma for mankind. However, in the new era, this problem seems to have taken on a new form. However, what remains unchanged is the reconciliation between the rulers and the ruled in the crowd, and the preservation of individual character in the collective consciousness. Our society needs public opinion and a sense of morality, but how can we prevent it from affecting the individual's freedom of will and natural growth? Mill raised thought-provoking questions about the situation in Europe and gave his opinion that only when a society starts from individual freedom and defends everyone's freedom and rights can it function well and continue to progress.

With the development of human history, the boundary between individuals and groups, or individuals and society, has increasingly become an issue that requires attention. The development of technology and the pervasiveness of the economy have gradually extended political power to the entire society, and the deprivation and infringement of personal freedom can be seen everywhere. For example, do we have the freedom to secretly take photos or prevent others from taking secret photos on the subway? Are we free to post pictures or videos online of their image? The boundaries of individual rights are being increasingly challenged nowadays, and we need to return to the classics to seek wisdom.

Classics on utilitarianism The translator's summary is also very good.

It turns out that freedom can be so "aesthetic"

The author Mill dissects the essence of freedom for everyone to see. In the book, he proposed the principle of personal freedom and defended core liberal values ​​such as freedom of speech, freedom of thought, and individual rights. He advocated that individuals should have maximum freedom, while emphasizing the limitations of government power and individual autonomy. This book had an important impact on the fields of political philosophy, ethics, and social sciences, and had a profound impact on later liberal thought and human rights theory.

A piece of writing that passes by, but a piece of writing that you pay attention to. Brief description, light description, free speech.

Mill is a representative figure of liberalism, and this book "On Liberty" can be called a masterpiece of liberalism. Inheriting the free thought after the Enlightenment, Mill clearly discussed personal freedom and political freedom, defined the principle of personal freedom, and expanded the connotation of liberalism from the individual to society. However, I don't know whether it's a problem with the translated version or the complexity of the content itself. I felt a little bit tongue-tied when I read it. If I have the chance, it would be better to read the original work!

Like a sharp ax splitting open your frozen heart!

Okay, let us understand another meaning of freedom, at least so that we can no longer blindly think that our actions are correct, but let ourselves clearly know that our actions are correct.

The best book to open up people's wisdom should be vigorously publicized and promoted

Good! The best refutation of Shang Junshu!

A great book for repeated reading.

Great book, profound explanation!

The concepts and codes of conduct in this book fully illustrate that society has many moral bottom lines and principles, which require a full understanding in order to adapt to society.

He discussed not only freedom but also justice