“A man of clear ideas errs grievously if he imagines that whatever is seen confusedly does not exist; it belongs to him, when he meets with such a thing, to dispel the midst, and fix the outlines of the vague form which is looming through it.”
Quote by John Stuart Mill
Work
Utilitarianism and On Liberty: Including 'Essay on Bentham' and Selections from the Writings of Jeremy Bentham and John Austin
Utilitarianism and On Liberty is a compilation that brings together key texts by two prominent philosophers. Jeremy Bentham's 'Essay on Bentham' is a foundational work in the field of utilitarianism, advocating for the maximization of happiness as the ultimate goal of moral action. John Austin's selections further explore the philosophical underpinnings of liberty and its relation to utilitarian principles. This volume offers insights into the philosophical debates surrounding ethics, law, and societal welfare. more
Author
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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