Philosophy & Ideas
On Liberty
Mill argues for a strong presumption in favor of individual freedom while also testing where social pressure and legitimate harm might justify interference
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Books by John Stuart Mill
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Politics & Society
The Subjection of Women
John Stuart Mill argues that legal and social restrictions placed on women are unjust and also prevent society from benefiting fully from individual liberty and ability
Philosophy & Ideas
Utilitarianism
This short work introduces a consequentialist approach to ethics, asking whether actions should be judged by their tendency to promote happiness. It is useful because it gives beginners one clearly stated moral theory to understand and test against difficult cases
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