“It is questionable if all the mechanical inventions yet made have lightened the day's toil of any human being.”
Quote by John Stuart Mill
Work
Principles of Political Economy: And Chapters on Socialism
This book delves into the core concepts of political economy, offering an in-depth analysis of economic systems and the role of socialism within them. It examines the principles that govern economic activities and their impact on society. 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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