On John Stuart Mill

Sharing insights from teaching John Stuart Mill for many years, the eminent philosopher Philip Kitcher makes a cogent case for why we should read this nineteenth-century thinker now. He reflects on Mill's ideas in the context of contemporary ethical, social, and political issues.

List of contents

Preface
1. The Making of a Conflicted Humanist
2. Freedom for All?
3. Democracy in Danger?
4. Inevitable Inequality?
5. When Do the Numbers Count?
Coda: Progressive Mill
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index

About the author

Philip Kitcher is the John Dewey Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Columbia University. He is the author of numerous books and the recipient of awards including the Rescher Medal for systematic philosophy and the Hempel Award for lifetime achievement in the philosophy of science.

Summary

Sharing insights from teaching John Stuart Mill for many years, the eminent philosopher Philip Kitcher makes a cogent case for why we should read this nineteenth-century thinker now. He reflects on Mill’s ideas in the context of contemporary ethical, social, and political issues.

Product details

• Authors: Philip Kitcher, Philip (John Dewey Professor of Philosoph Kitcher, Philip (John Dewey Professor of Philosophy Kitcher
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2023
• EAN: 9780231204149
• ISBN: 978-0-231-20414-9
• No. of pages: 152
• Series: Core Knowledge
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day