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Curated OER

On Liberty

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy quiz worksheet, students respond to 26 multiple choice questions about John Stuart Mill's On Liberty. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Curated OER

On Liberty

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 11 short answer and essay questions about John Stuart Mill's On Liberty. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive activity.
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Utilitarianism.com: John Stuart Mill (1806 1873)

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of Mill's most important writings as tied to the events in his life. His most controversial was "On Liberty," written in 1859, on the decline of individualism and the fear of mass democracy. Some critics point to the influence of...
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Website
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University of Alabama: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview in note form on social and political philosophy comparing Plato, Locke, and Hobbes. Scroll to "natural rights" which the author discusses in context for understanding the political and social philosophies of these political...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Freedom of Speech and Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline freedom of speech and association in the United States.
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Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: John Stuart Mill

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Mill's thought including biographical summary. Although it chiefly addresses his achievements in logic, Mill's opinion on religion are also presented in closing.
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: John Stuart Mill (1806 1873)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site that's dedicated to the life and works of John Stuart Mill (1806-1873 CE). The site provides numerous links to relevant information about his life and also his works on utilitarianism, individual liberty and women's rights...