Chapter 3, title and opening
Of Individuality, as One of the Elements of Well-being.Read in Books4Free →
Individuality as an Element of Well-Being
From On Liberty by John Stuart Mill
Mill argues that individuality—self-chosen plans of life and the cultivation of distinct character—is essential to human flourishing and social progress.
Chapter 3, paragraph 1
Defense of 'experiments of living' so that 'different modes of life should be proved practically.'
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Humboldt cited: the end of man is 'the highest and most harmonious development of his powers to a complete and consistent whole.'
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He who lets the world... choose his plan of life for him, has no need of any other faculty than the ape-like one of imitation.Read in Books4Free →
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