J.S. Mill, On Liberty in Focus
J.S. Mill, On Liberty in Focus by John Gray, published by Routledge in 1991, is a comprehensive examination of J.S. Mill’s influential work, “On Liberty.” This edition spans 286 pages and is presented in English. The volume not only includes Mill’s original text but also features a selection of essays from notable scholars such as Isaiah Berlin and Alan Ryan, providing critical commentary and insights into Mill’s philosophical perspectives.
Readers will find that the essays included in this volume engage with the broader debates surrounding Mill’s liberalism, particularly the relationship between his utilitarian principles and his advocacy for individual liberty. The book serves as a resource for students of Mill and those interested in ethical and political philosophy, as well as anyone exploring the contemporary implications of liberal thought. Introduced and edited by John Gray and G.W. Smith, this collection aims to deepen the understanding of Mill’s ideas and their relevance today.
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This volume brings together J.S. Mills On Liberty and a selection of important essays by such eminent scholars as Isaiah Berlin, Alan Ryan, John Rees, C.L. Ten and Richard Wollheim. As well as providing authoritative commentary upon On Liberty, the essays reflect a broader debate about the philosophical foundations of Mill’s liberalism, particularly the question of the connection betweenMill’s professed utilitarianism and his commitment to individual liberty. Introduced and edited by John Gray and G.W. Smith, the book will be of interest to students of Mill, to ethical and political philosophers and to anyone interested in the contemporary status of liberalism.
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