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Principles of Political Economy: With Some of Their Applications to Social Philosophy

This book delves into the core principles of political economy, examining economic theories and their relevance to broader social and philosophical issues. more

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John Stuart Mill
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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