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Dale E. Miller - John Stuart Mill: Moral, Social, and Political Thought - 9780745625836 - V9780745625836
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John Stuart Mill: Moral, Social, and Political Thought

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Description for John Stuart Mill: Moral, Social, and Political Thought Hardback. This book offers a clear and highly readable introduction to the ethical and social-political philosophy of John Stuart Mill. Dale Miller provides a cogent and careful account of the main arguments offered by Mill, considers the critical responses to his work, and assesses its legacy for contemporary philosophy. Series: Polity Classic Thinkers Series. Num Pages: 252 pages. BIC Classification: HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 518.
This book offers a clear and highly readable introduction to the ethical and social-political philosophy of John Stuart Mill.

Dale E. Miller argues for a "utopian" reading of Mill's utilitarianism. He analyses Mill's views on happiness and goes on to show the practical, social and political implications that can be drawn from his utilitarianism, especially in relation to the construction of morality, individual freedom, democratic reform, and economic organization. By highlighting the utopian thinking which lies at the heart of Mill's theories, Miller shows that rather than allowing for well-being for the few, Mill believed that a society must do ... Read more

Lucidly and persuasively written, this book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars seeking to understand the continued importance of Mill's thinking.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
Series
Polity Classic Thinkers Series
Number of Pages
252
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745625836
SKU
V9780745625836
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1

About Dale E. Miller
Dale E. Miller is an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Old Dominion University.

Reviews for John Stuart Mill: Moral, Social, and Political Thought
"A unified and carefully argued account that deserves to be a cornerstone of Mill studies for years to come." Utilitas "Simply the best book on Mill available today ... the achievement for which the author deserves eternal praise is that Miller's Mill makes sense. It is pleasant to see how Mill, who is often accused of being a 'muddled ... Read more

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