Utilitarianism, On Liberty, And Considerations On Representative Government
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A cornerstone of Western political philosophy, this landmark collection brings together three of John Stuart Mill's most influential works, presenting a comprehensive vision of liberal thought that continues to shape democratic theory to this day. Utilitarianism argues with rigorous clarity that the moral worth of any action is determined by its contribution to overall human happiness, refining and defending the utilitarian tradition established by Jeremy Bentham. On Liberty passionately champions the sovereignty of the individual over society and the state, articulating the famous harm principle — that power can only be rightfully exercised over a person to prevent harm to others — in prose that is both precise and deeply persuasive. Considerations on Representative Government then extends Mill's liberal principles into the realm of political institutions, detailing the conditions under which democratic governance best protects individual freedom and promotes civic virtue. Together, these three texts form an indispensable intellectual triad, written with the measured authority and moral seriousness that established Mill as one of the nineteenth century's greatest philosophical minds.
Author: J. S. Mill
Format: Paperback
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A cornerstone of Western political philosophy, this landmark collection brings together three of John Stuart Mill's most influential works, presenting a comprehensive vision of liberal thought that continues to shape democratic theory to this day. Utilitarianism argues with rigorous clarity that the moral worth of any action is determined by its contribution to overall human happiness, refining and defending the utilitarian tradition established by Jeremy Bentham. On Liberty passionately champions the sovereignty of the individual over society and the state, articulating the famous harm principle — that power can only be rightfully exercised over a person to prevent harm to others — in prose that is both precise and deeply persuasive. Considerations on Representative Government then extends Mill's liberal principles into the realm of political institutions, detailing the conditions under which democratic governance best protects individual freedom and promotes civic virtue. Together, these three texts form an indispensable intellectual triad, written with the measured authority and moral seriousness that established Mill as one of the nineteenth century's greatest philosophical minds.