John Stuart Mill

An essay sets out where the power of society and government over the individual should stop. Its simple rule is that people may be stopped only to prevent harm to others.

3h 33m reading time

This essay examines whether actions should be judged by the happiness they produce. Mill compares a dissatisfied Socrates with a satisfied fool to explain why some pleasures matter more.

1h 50m reading time

This essay argues for women's equality in marriage, education, and public life. Mill questions how anyone can know women's abilities when laws and customs restrict their choices.

2h 52m reading time