Mill
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About this book

John Stuart Mill investigates the central elements of the 19th century philosopher's most profound and influential works, from On Liberty to Utilitarianism and The Subjection of Women. Through close analysis of his primary works, it reveals the very heart of the thinker's ideas, and examines them in the context of utilitarianism, liberalism and the British empiricism prevalent in Mill's day.

  • Presents an analysis of the full range of Mill's primary writings, getting to the core of the philosopher's ideas.
  • Examines the central elements of Mill's writings in easily accessible prose
  • Places Mill's work and thought within the larger cultural and social context of 19th century Britain
  • Illustrates the continued relevance of Mill's philosophy to today's reader

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Table of contents

  1. acknowledgments
  2. abbreviations
  3. chapter 1
  4. introduction
  5. part i
  6. mill ’s moral and political philosophy
  7. Wendy Donner
  8. chapter 2
  9. utilitarianism: theory of value
  10. chapter 3
  11. utilitarianism:morality, justice,and the art of life
  12. chapter 4
  13. liberty
  14. chapter 5
  15. philosophy of education
  16. chapter 6
  17. political philosophy: liberalism and democracy
  18. chapter 7
  19. sexual equality and the subjection of women
  20. chapter 8
  21. environmental ethics
  22. part ii
  23. mill ’s logic,metaphysics, and epistemology
  24. Richard Fumerton
  25. chapter 9
  26. introduction and background
  27. chapter 10
  28. logic and epistemology
  29. chapter 11
  30. metaphysics
  31. bibliography
  32. index