McCabe, Helen
John Stuart Mill, Socialist
- ISBN 13:
- 9780228005742
- author:
- McCabe, Helen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimeters (0.55 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Stuart Mill's self-designation as "Socialist" is often overlooked in favour of his more famous work, On Liberty. This book-length treatment by Helen McCabe offers a fresh perspective on Mill's relationship with socialism.
Mill's interactions with socialist ideas spanned several decades, from early debates against Owenites to his befriending of Saint-Simonians and excitement over the revolutionary events of 1848. As he grappled with the radicalism of his youth, Mill came to adopt key principles of socialism, including utility, security, progress, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Mill's unique form of socialism remains relevant today, particularly in light of current global challenges such as financial crises, climate change, and pandemics. This book provides a critical examination of Mill's core commitments to decentralised socialism, cooperation, and distributive justice, making it an important read for anyone looking to understand the evolution of socialist thought.
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