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Books by John Stuart Mill mentioned on podcasts
John Stuart Mill's influential 1859 essay On Liberty and his philosophy of utilitarianism were discussed across People I (Mostly) Admire, The Joe Rogan Experience, Modern Wisdom, The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, and The Rubin Report. On People I (Mostly) Admire, the guest highlighted Mill as a prominent 19th-century liberal philosopher best known for On Liberty. On Modern Wisdom, a speaker reflected on not having read Mill's work during their formal education, emphasizing the vital importance of post-Enlightenment ideals and free speech. Similarly, guests and hosts on The Joe Rogan Experience, including Michael Shermer and Jonathan Haidt, frequently cited Mill's On Liberty—specifically highlighting Chapter 2—as the foundational origin of the modern principles of free speech in the Western tradition. On The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, Dr. Peterson referenced Mill's status as a father of utilitarianism while connecting his ideas on free speech to contemporary discussions regarding collectivism and mandates. Finally, Dave Rubin mentioned on The Rubin Report that he keeps a physical copy of On Liberty in his nightstand.
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On Liberty
On Liberty by John Stuart Mill is a foundational 19th-century political essay that defends individual autonomy, freedom of thought, and free speech against the tyranny of the majority.
Discussed“John Stuart Mill is a liberal philosopher from 19th century in the UK and he's probably most famous for his 1859 essay On Liberty.”
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Utilitarianism
Discussed“I wrote a book on what's wrong with rights in 2020, and then this book came out.”
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