| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 367 pages) |
| Series |
Studies in the history of political thought, 1873-6548 ; v. 1 |
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Studies in the history of political thought ; v. 1. 1873-6548
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Comte and Mill on sexual equality : context and problems -- The female brain and the subjection of women : biology, phrenology and sexual equality -- The phrenological controversy -- The explanation of moral phenomena : Comte and Mill on the architectonics of the moral sciences -- A never ending subjection? : Comte, Mill, and the sociological argument against sexual equality -- The ethological fiasco : the methodological shortcomings of the Millian science of the formation of character -- How to discover one's nature : Mill's argument for emancipation in the Subjection of women -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
Drawing on a detailed analysis of their correspondence, this books offers a new intepretation of the relation between Auguste Comte and John Stuart Mill, which focuses on their controvery over sexual equality |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Comte, Auguste, 1798-1857 -- Political and social views
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Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873 -- Political and social views
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| SUBJECT |
Comte, Auguste, 1798-1857 fast |
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Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873 fast |
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Sex discrimination against women.
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Sex differences.
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Women's rights.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Feminism & Feminist Theory.
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Political and social views
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Sex differences
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Sex discrimination against women
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Women's rights
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2009027843 |
| ISBN |
9789047428152 |
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9047428153 |
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1282601431 |
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9781282601437 |
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9786612601439 |
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6612601434 |
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