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John Stuart Mill's political philosophy : balancing freedom and the collective good / John R. Fitzpatrick.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Fitzpatrick, John R., author.
- Series:
- Continuum studies in British philosophy.
- Continuum studies in British philosophy
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Political science--Philosophy.
- Political science.
- Libertarianism.
- Liberalism.
- Common good.
- Utilitarianism.
- Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873.
- Mill, John Stuart.
- Rawls, John, 1921-2002.
- Rawls, John.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (190 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Continuum, [2006?]
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the philosophy of John Stuart Mill has never been more relevant. Can we reconcile individual liberty with the demands of the common good? John Fitzpatrick argues that, properly understood, Mill's liberal utilitarianism can indeed support a system of rights rich enough to guarantee individual liberty. Combining fresh interpretations of Mill's writings on ethics, politics, and political economy with the historical Mill that can found in his autobiography, the book will be of substantial interest to a wide audience.
- Contents:
- Utilitarianism and rights
- Libertarianism, classical economics and liberty
- Mill's minimalist ethics
- The Rawlsian objection.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9786611295158
- 9781281295156
- 1281295159
- 9781847143440
- 184714344X
- OCLC:
- 290598104
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