| The Basic Writings of John Stuart Mill: On Liberty, the Subjection of Women and Utilitarianism Contributor(s): Mill, John Stuart (Author), Schneewind, J. B. (Introduction by), Miller, Dale E. (Commentaries by) |
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ISBN: 0375759182 ISBN-13: 9780375759185 Publisher: Modern Library OUR PRICE: $12.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2002 Annotation: The writings of John Stuart Mill have become the cornerstone of political liberalism. Collected for the first time in this volume are Mill's three seminal and most widely read works: "On Liberty, The Subjection of Women, and Utilitarianism. A brilliant defense of individual rights versus the power of the state, "On Liberty is essential reading for anyone interested in political thought and theory. As Bertrand Russell reflected, "On Liberty remains a classic . . . the present world would be better than it is, if [Mill's] principles were more respected." This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition includes newly commissioned endnotes and commentary by Dale E. Miller, and an index. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Political - Political Science | Civil Rights - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 323.44 |
| LCCN: 2002066028 |
| Series: Modern Library Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.2" W x 8" (0.70 lbs) 400 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular |
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| Publisher Description: The writings of John Stuart Mill have become the cornerstone of political liberalism. Collected for the first time in this volume are Mill's three seminal and most widely read works: On Liberty, The Subjection of Women, and Utilitarianism. A brilliant defense of individual rights versus the power of the state, On Liberty is essential reading for anyone interested in political thought and theory. As Bertrand Russell reflected, "On Liberty remains a classic . . . the present world would be better than it is, if Mill's] principles were more respected." This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition includes newly commissioned endnotes and commentary by Dale E. Miller, and an index. |