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John Stuart Mill was a 19th-century English philosopher and author. John Stuart Mill was an English philosopher, political economist, politician and civil servant. One of the most influential thinkers in the history of liberalism and social liberalism, he contributed widely to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Freedom — The value of liberty, independence, and self-determination

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