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Mill (Blackwell Great Minds)

By Wendy Donner , Richard Fumerton

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2009
ISBN
1405150874, 9781405150873, 9781405150880
LCC
B1607 .D66 2009
Open Library ID
OL16943068M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1293651 bytes)
Series
Blackwell Great Minds
Edition
New
Pages
223\223
Time added
2010-07-10 13:47:08

Description

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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