Wendy Donner, Richard Fumerton Mill

Annotation

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