John Stuart Mill's Political Philosophy

Hardback

Main Details

Title John Stuart Mill's Political Philosophy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John R. Fitzpatrick
SeriesContinuum Studies in British Philosophy
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreEthics and moral philosophy
Social and political philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780826487803
ClassificationsDewey:171.5
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publication Date 15 June 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the philosophy of John Stuart Mill has never been more relevant. Can we reconcile individual liberty with the demands of the common good? John Fitzpatrick argues that, properly understood, Mill's liberal utilitarianism can indeed support a system of rights rich enough to guarantee individual liberty. Combining fresh interpretations of Mill's writings on ethics, politics, and political economy with the historical Mill that can found in his autobiography, the book will be of substantial interest to a wide audience.

Author Biography

John R. Fitzpatrick teaches philosophy at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA.

Reviews

mention- The Chronicle of Higher Education/ October 27, 2006 mention- The Chronicle of Higher Education