On Liberty, Utilitarianism and Other Essays

On Liberty, Utilitarianism and Other EssaysDiscover the profound ideas of John Stuart Mill in 'On Liberty, Utilitarianism and Other Essays'. This essential collection, published by Oxford University Press, includes Mill's pivotal essays that investigate fundamental principles of liberal democracy and individual freedom. The texts provide insights into the cultivation of individuality, the ethics of utilitarianism, and the importance of gender equality. Written in the 19th century, these essays

Discover the profound ideas of John Stuart Mill in 'On Liberty, Utilitarianism and Other Essays'. This essential collection, published by Oxford University Press, includes Mill's pivotal essays that investigate fundamental principles of liberal democracy and individual freedom. The texts provide insights into the cultivation of individuality, the ethics of utilitarianism, and the importance of gender equality. Written in the 19th century, these essays maintain their relevance in the 21st century, addressing the essential questions that shape modern political discourse. The introduction by Mark Philp and Frederick Rosen expertly situates Mill's contributions within the broader framework of his philosophy, emphasizing his belief in the diversity of human character as central to a viable liberalism. This edition, featuring 608 pages of in-depth analysis, is perfect for students, scholars, and anyone interested in political theory or the liberal tradition. Additionally, this copy is BRAND NEW and enriches your library with Oxford World's Classics' commitment to accuracy and scholarly rigor.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780199670802
Year: 2015
Publisher: Oxford University Press UK
Pages: 608


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'it is only the cultivation of individuality which produces, or can produce, well developed human beings'Mill's four essays, 'On Liberty', 'Utilitarianism', 'Considerations on Representative Government', and 'The Subjection of Women' examine the most central issues that face liberal democratic regimes - whether in the nineteenth century or the twenty-first. They have formed the basis for many of the political institutions of
the West since the late nineteenth century, tackling as they do the appropriate grounds for protecting individual liberty, the basic principles of ethics, the benefits and the costs of representative institutions, and
the central importance of gender equality in society.These essays are central to the liberal tradition, but their interpretation and how we should understand their connection with each other are both contentious. In their introduction Mark Philp and Frederick Rosen set the essays in the context of Mill's other works, and argue that his conviction in the importance of the development of human character in its full diversity provides the core to his liberalism and to any
defensible account of the value of liberalism to the modern world.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from
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