Instructional Video

An Introduction to John Stuart Mill's On Liberty

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Having a unique and individual perspective can be helpful for society as well as for yourself! A video analysis of John Stuart Mill's On Liberty examines the British philosopher's views of freedom and liberty, as well as how restrictions and limitations of each can stifle a productive point of view.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners write about ways that they believe their freedom has been restricted as teenagers, and how having that freedom would lead to a more productive life
  • Assign the video for individual viewing before returning to class to discuss the main points
Classroom Considerations
  • Example of a puzzle team may be unnecessarily complex for some learners
  • You can find a full analysis of the text at the publisher's website
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Animations help to explain the topic
  • Applicable to lessons on both philosophy and political science
Cons
  • None