The Routledge Guidebook to Mill's On LibertyRoutledge, 26 jun 2015 - 376 páginas John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stirring pieces of political philosophy ever written. Ever relevant in our increasingly surveillance dominated culture, the essay argues strongly in favour of the moral rights of individuality, including rights of privacy and of freedom of expression. The Routledge Guidebook to Mill’s On Liberty introduces the major themes in Mill’s great book and aids the reader in understanding this key work, covering:
With further reading included for each chapter, this text is essential reading for all students of philosophy and political theory, and all those wishing to get to grips with this classic work of political philosophy. |
Índice
Textbook of a Single Truth | |
Current status | |
Introductory Chapter I paras 116 | |
Of the liberty of thought and discussion Chapter II paras 144 | |
Of individuality as one of the elements of wellbeing Chapter III | |
Of the limits to the authority of society over the individual Chapter | |
Voluntary association and the enforcement of contracts V | |
Liberty to refuse to cooperate V 1623 | |
Suggestions for further reading | |
Liberal utilitarianism | |
Liberty individuality and custom | |
The doctrine of Liberty in practice | |
Suggestions for further reading | |
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Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Mill on Liberty Associate Professor Murphy Institute Jonathan Riley,Jonathan Riley Vista previa restringida - 2003 |
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