“I confess that I am not charmed with the ideal of life held out by those who think that the normal state of human beings is that of struggling to get on; that the trampling, crushing, elbowing, and treading on each other's heels, which form the existing type of social life, are the most desirable lot of human beings”
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John Stuart Mill's Social and Political Thought: Critical Assessments
John Stuart Mill's Social and Political Thought: Critical Assessments is a scholarly collection that delves into the extensive body of work by the 19th-century philosopher. The volume offers in-depth analysis of Mill's theories on liberty, democracy, and social justice, drawing from a variety of critical perspectives. It covers his seminal texts, such as 'On Liberty' and 'Utilitarianism,' and places them within the broader context of his time. more
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John Stuart Mill
John Stuart Mill was an influential British philosopher, economist, and logician. He is one of the most important figures in 19th-century philosophy and his ideas had a profound impact on political, social, and philosophical thought of the time. more
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