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On Liberty is a philosophical work by the English philosopher John Stuart Mill, originally intended as a short essay. The work, published in 1859, applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and the state.
Mill's aim in the book is to explain what utilitarianism is, to show why it is the best theory of ethics, and to defend it against a wide range of criticisms and misunderstandings.
He credits many of the ideas expressed in the essay to his wife, Harriet Taylor Mill, who had actually published a more radical essay, "The Enfranchisement of Women", in 1851 with her daughter Helen Taylor.In his essay, Mill argues for ...
John Stuart Mill's passionate essay for his British audience regarding the causes of the American Civil War and the evils of slavery.
This volume includes Utilitarianism, On Liberty, and The Contest in America. John Stuart Mill's book Utilitarianism is a philosophical defence of utilitarianism in ethics.
The Principles of Political Economy with some of their applications to Social Philosophy by John Stuart Mill.
This is what Bentham and Mill call "the principle of utility" or "the greatest-happiness principle." Both Bentham and Mill thus endorse "classical" or "hedonistic" forms of utilitarianism.
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On Liberty is a philosophical work in the English language by 19th century philosopher John Stuart Mill, first published in 1859.
This collection includes John Stuart Mill's masterwork of political philosophy On Liberty, together with several other notable and acclaimed essays.
This Ultimate Book Club edition also includes an overview of the story, discussion questions and fun facts for the perfect book club gathering.
A new edition of John Stuart Mill's classic 1859 treatise, setting forth his political theories on the relationship between authority and liberty in society.
This volume, containing Mill's "On Liberty", "Utilitarianism" and "The Subjection of Women", draws together the basic ideas of liberalism:"On Liberty" is a philosophical work by the English philosopher John Stuart Mill, originally intended ...
Harriet Taylor Mill's daughter, Helen Taylor, is believed by some to have contributed to the essay as well. Mill was convinced that the moral and intellectual advancement of humankind would result in greater happiness for everybody.
Among the standards established in this work are Mill's three basic liberties of individuals, his three legitimate objections to government intervention, and his two maxims regarding the relationship of the individual to society "which ...