| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Guides for the perplexed |
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Guides for the perplexed.
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| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction -- Biographical sketch -- Structure of this presentation -- 2. Method and character -- Experientialism -- Associationism -- Character -- The art of life -- 3. Revised utilitarianism and justice -- Qualitative hedonism -- The "proof" of utilitarianism -- Sanctions -- Justice -- 4. The Principle of Liberty and its application -- The principle and expression -- Self vs other-regarding conduct -- Harm and justice -- Individuality -- Penalties vs punishments -- Some applications -- 5. Progress and democratic theory -- Positivist history -- The theory of progress and democracy -- Representation and interests -- Suffrage -- Hare's system -- The religion of humanity -- 6. Ongoing challenges -- The traditional critique -- The value-pluralist critique |
| Summary |
John Stuart Mill is best known for his moral and political writings, and is a central figure in political philosophy. However, the full ambition of his thought is often neglected in favour of an assessment based largely on contemporary liberal theorizing, while the more subtle and manifold elements of his thought remain inaccessible or incoherent to many students of his work. Mill: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Mill's thought, his major works, and the common ideas that permeate them, providing a guide to this important and complex thinker. The book introduces the |
| Notes |
Title from PDF title page (viewed December 4, 2012) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873.
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| SUBJECT |
Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873. fast (OCoLC)fst00030255 |
| Subject |
PHILOSOPHY -- History & Surveys -- Modern.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781441192998 |
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1441192999 |
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9781441191106 |
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1441191100 |
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