Many lists of the biggest geniuses of all-time include 19th century political philosopher John Stuart Mill. What was the name of his famed essay espousing the virtues of individuality?

On Liberty is one of the most famous philosophical essays of all-time, published in 1859. In the treatise, Mill explains his ethical system of utilitarianism, in which he's adamant about the importance of individuality, which he considers to be the precursor to pleasure. He was essentially an early proponent of libertarianism.

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