On Liberty: And Other Essays (Kaplan Classics of Law) - Softcover

Mill, John Stuart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1607141132 ISBN 13: 9781607141136

Publisher: Kaplan Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

This influential work from British philosopher and politician John Stuart Mill, complemented by his essays on logic, politics and economy, was a radical assertion when it was first published in 1859. A core text in the development of liberalism in England and the U.S., many of Mill’s famous political ideas – “The Harm Principle,” “Tyranny of the Majority,” and the components of human liberty – still spur debate and inspire discussion in political circles today.

Also included are Mill’s essays “A Few Words on Non-intervention” and “Austin on Jurisprudence.”

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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: Kaplan Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1607141132
• ISBN 13: 9781607141136
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256