„An outstanding introduction to Mill, at once accessible andengaging as well as scholarly and full of philosophicalinterest.“ -Roger Crisp, University ofOxford
„This is the most important book on Mill in the past ten years. Iwas overwhelmed by the depth of analysis and comprehensiveness oftreatment.“ -Henry West, Macalester College
John Stuart Mill investigates the central elements of the19th century philosopher's most profound and influentialworks, from On Liberty to Utilitarianism and TheSubjection of Women. Through close analysis of his primaryworks, it reveals the very heart of the thinker's ideas, andexamines them in the context of utilitarianism, liberalism and theBritish empiricism prevalent in Mill's day.
* Presents an analysis of the full range of Mill'sprimary writings, getting to the core of the philosopher'sideas.
* Examines the central elements of Mill's writings ineasily accessible prose
* Places Mill's work and thought within the largercultural and social context of 19th century Britain
* Illustrates the continued relevance of Mill'sphilosophy to today's reader
* Presents an analysis of the full range of Mill'sprimary writings, getting to the core of the philosopher'sideas.
* Examines the central elements of Mill's writings ineasily accessible prose
* Places Mill's work and thought within the largercultural and social context of 19th century Britain
* Illustrates the continued relevance of Mill'sphilosophy to today's reader
