J. S. Mill: 'On Liberty' and Other Writings (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought)
by John Stuart Mill
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This Norton Critical Edition includes:Three major essays-On Liberty (1859), Utilitarianism (1861), and The Subjection of Women (1869)-that illustrate Mill's liberal political philosophy at the height of his powers.Editorial matter-including a richly detailed introduction-by Nadia Urbinati.Tags
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It seems a little arrogant to be reviewing philosophy books, but here goes: Mill understands the promise and pitfalls of freedom better than almost any other writer I've read. His book articulates exactly why freedom and individuality are so valuable to a society and in what circumstances it can be justly curtailed. This is perhaps not something you'd sit down to read for fun, but I'm rateful that it was included in our high school debate curriculum. It served me well through out college and Mill's ideas still lurk in the back of my mind when I consider issues of individual freedom today.
John Stuart Mill lived in Victorian England, a environment that could be culturally stifling to those who don’t fit it’s fairly rigid strictures. On Liberty is partially pushback against that culture as well as an argument for individual liberty against the legislation of the state.
(Full review at my blog)
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An essential read.
This is Librivox Audiobook Edition which is free as l need to expose myself to as much Philosophy and Philosophers as possible.
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John Stuart Mill, Classical economist, was born in 1806. His father was the Ricardian economist, James Mill. John Stuart Mill's writings on economics and philosophy were prodigious. His "Principles of Political Economy, With Some of Their Applications to Social Philosophy," published in 1848, was the leading economics textbook of the show more English-speaking world during the second half of the 19th century. Some of Mill's other works include "Considerations on Representative Government," "Auguste Comte and Positivism," "The Subjection of Women," and "Three Essays on Religion." John Mill died in 1873. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- On liberty and other writings
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- On liberty ; with, The subjection of women ; and, Chapters on socialism
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- Philosophy, Politics and Government, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, History
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- 323.44 — Society, government, & culture Political science Civil Rights & Liberties/ Human Rights The state and the individual Liberty
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- JC585 .M742 — Political Science Political theory Political theory. The state. Theories of the state Purpose, functions, and relations of the state
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