David O. Brink
Mill's Progressive Principles
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198744399
- author:
- David O. Brink
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 2 x 15.5 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Political Science & Ideology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Stuart Mill's Progressive Principles by David O. Brink provides a systematic exploration of Mill's contributions to utilitarian and liberal thought. This book offers a nuanced assessment of Mill's moral and political philosophy, examining his key concepts such as motivation, happiness, duty, and freedom of expression. Brink defends novel interpretations of these elements, shedding new light on Mill's views on representative democracy, sexual equality, and the significance of human capacities for practical deliberation. A central theme in this account is Mill's perfectionist conception of happiness, which has far-reaching implications for his broader philosophical framework. By exploring Mill's progressive principles, readers can gain a deeper understanding of his ideas on utilitarianism, liberalism, rights, democratic government, and social justice.
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