The Later Letters Of John Stuart Mill 1849-1873
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Few intellectual figures of the nineteenth century left as rich and revealing a paper trail as John Stuart Mill, and The Later Letters of John Stuart Mill 1849–1873 presents the full sweep of his correspondence across the final decades of his life. Edited by Francis E. Mineka and Dwight N. Lindley, this volume chronicles Mill's engagement with the defining philosophical, political, and social debates of the Victorian era — from the reform of Parliament to the rights of women, from utilitarian ethics to the future of liberalism. The letters themselves are written with characteristic precision and intellectual force, offering an intimate window into the working mind of one of history's most consequential thinkers. Part of the authoritative Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, this scholarly edition situates each letter within its historical and biographical context, making it an indispensable resource for students and scholars of nineteenth-century thought. Mill's prose — even in private correspondence — radiates clarity and conviction, and his letters illuminate the vast network of ideas and relationships that shaped his mature philosophy. Whether one approaches this volume as a historian, a philosopher, or simply a curious reader, the correspondence rewards with surprising candour and enduring intellectual vitality.
Author: John Stuart Mill
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, University of Toronto Press
Genre: Essays
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: gifter's inscription on fep. Binding condition: Good.
Few intellectual figures of the nineteenth century left as rich and revealing a paper trail as John Stuart Mill, and The Later Letters of John Stuart Mill 1849–1873 presents the full sweep of his correspondence across the final decades of his life. Edited by Francis E. Mineka and Dwight N. Lindley, this volume chronicles Mill's engagement with the defining philosophical, political, and social debates of the Victorian era — from the reform of Parliament to the rights of women, from utilitarian ethics to the future of liberalism. The letters themselves are written with characteristic precision and intellectual force, offering an intimate window into the working mind of one of history's most consequential thinkers. Part of the authoritative Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, this scholarly edition situates each letter within its historical and biographical context, making it an indispensable resource for students and scholars of nineteenth-century thought. Mill's prose — even in private correspondence — radiates clarity and conviction, and his letters illuminate the vast network of ideas and relationships that shaped his mature philosophy. Whether one approaches this volume as a historian, a philosopher, or simply a curious reader, the correspondence rewards with surprising candour and enduring intellectual vitality.