One of the most influential philosophers of the nineteenth century, John Stuart Mill wrote extensively about politics, economics, and society. He argued that it was humanity’s duty to consistently move forward, cultivating knowledge, individual freedom, and human well-being.
Featuring ten of John Stuart Mill’s most influential works, this collection offers insight into the philosopher’s thought on everything from forms of government, to the pursuit of happiness, to the cultivation of human rights. Explore the great political economist’s perspectives on personal freedom, power, and harm in On Liberty. Understand his views on virtue and happiness with Utilitarianism. Examine his thoughts on the production and distribution of wealth in Principles of Political Economy. For over 150 years, John Stuart Mill’s works have profoundly influenced discussions on the relationship between the government and the people, authority and freedom, as well as societal rights and responsibilities. These keystone texts of nineteenth-century liberalism are crucial for understanding the Western world today.
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