“The concessions of the privileged to the unprivileged are seldom brought about by any better motive than the power of the unprivileged to extort them.”
Quote by John Stuart Mill
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Essays on Sex Equality
This book delves into the topic of sex equality, examining various perspectives and discussions surrounding the issue. 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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