John Stuart Mill

The Contest in America (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

John Stuart Mill's 'The Contest in America' is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the American Civil War, written in a clear and persuasive style typical of Mill's works. Published in 1862, the book provides a detailed examination of the political and moral issues surrounding the conflict, emphasizing the importance of individual liberty and the consequences of slavery. Mill's rational arguments and deep understanding of democracy make this book a valuable contribution to the study of the Civil War and political philosophy of the time. His impartial and logical approach to the subject matter sets this book apart from other contemporaneous works. As a prominent political thinker and advocate of utilitarianism, John Stuart Mill was uniquely qualified to address the social and political implications of the American Civil War. His belief in individual freedom and equal rights informs the analysis in this book, shedding light on the larger philosophical debates of the era. Mill's nuanced perspective offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the conflict and its significance in the broader context of liberal democracy. 'The Contest in America' is a must-read for anyone interested in political theory, history, or the American Civil War. Mill's insightful observations and rigorous analysis make this book a timeless classic that continues to be relevant in today's society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 20
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066094843
• Artikelnr.: 59303184

Autorenporträt

John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 - 7 May 1873) was an English philosopher, political economist, politician and civil servant. One of the most influential thinkers in the history of classical liberalism, he contributed widely to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Dubbed "the most influential English-speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century" by the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy,[11] he conceived of liberty as justifying the freedom of the individual in opposition to unlimited state and social control.[12]Mill was a proponent of utilitarianism, an ethical theory developed by his predecessor Jeremy Bentham. He contributed to the investigation of scientific methodology, though his knowledge of the topic was based on the writings of others, notably William Whewell, John Herschel, and Auguste Comte, and research carried out for Mill by Alexander Bain. He engaged in written debate with Whewell.[13]A member of the Liberal Party and author of the early feminist work The Subjection of Women, Mill was also the second member of Parliament to call for women's suffrage after Henry Hunt in 1832