ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The 1859 book On Liberty by British philosopher John Stuart Mill presents one of the most influential arguments ever formulated in favor of free speech and individual freedom over censorship and paternalism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some of John Stuart Mill’s notable works included Principles of Political Economy, Autobiography, Examination of Sir William Hamilton’s Philosophy, On Liberty, A System of Logic, The Subjection of Women, and Utilitarianism.

Detailed explanation-3: -His most important works include System of Logic (1843), On Liberty (1859), Utilitarianism (1861) and An Examination of Sir William Hamilton’s Philosophy (1865).

Detailed explanation-4: -His book The Subjection of Women (1861, publ.1869) is one of the earliest written on this subject by a male author. In The Subjection of Women, Mill attempts to make a case for perfect equality.