On Liberty and Other Essays - Softcover

Mill, John Stuart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1420934953 ISBN 13: 9781420934953

Publisher: Digireads.com, 2010

Synopsis

This volume, containing Mill's "On Liberty", "Utilitarianism", "Considerations of Representative Government", and "The Subjection of Women", draws together the basic ideas of liberalism that, although radical in their time, have gained recognition as comprehensive and relevant fundamentals of government, economics, and logic. Since the publication of "On Liberty" in 1859, no other nineteenth century philosopher has delved so deeply into the implications of independence from the state and what it means to be truly free. The four works contained here are accessible texts that clearly delineate Mill's philosophies, the most remarkable of which are the basis for liberty as the sovereignty of man over his own body and mind, Mill's famous "Harm Principle," true and false democratic government, and equality of the sexes.

About this title

About the Author:

John Stuart Mill (May 20, 1806 – May 8 1873), British philosopher, political economist, civil servant and Member of Parliament, was among the most influential liberal thinkers of the 19th century and the most prominent proponent of the ideas of utilitarianism.

Review:

"Usefully brings together his main political essays in inexpensive and accessible form."--J.D. Peters, University of Iowa

About this edition

• Publisher: Digireads.com
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1420934953
• ISBN 13: 9781420934953
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320