Mill: A Guide for the Perplexed

ISBN-13: 9781847064035 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 176 str.

Sujith Kumar

Opis

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 key concepts and themes in Mill's social, political and moral thought, exploring his distinct doctrine and the ideas he brings together from classical Greek thought, French positivism, Romanticism, as well as British liberalism. Geared towards the requirements of students who are familiar with the basic concepts of political theory, but unfamiliar with his work, the book serves as a clear and concise introduction to Mill's major writings.

Spis treści

Preface \ 1. Introduction \ 2. Method and Character \ 3. Revised Utilitarianism and Justice \ 4. The Principle of Liberty and its Application \ 5. Progress and Democratic Theory \ 6. Ongoing Challenges \ Notes \ Select Bibliography \ Index