Mill’s On LibertyLindhardt og Ringhof, 30 июл. 2020 г. - Всего страниц: 78 John Stuart Mill’s "On Liberty" was first published in 1859. In the 21st century this text confirms Socrates’ claim that "it is only the life of true philosophy that scorns the life of political ambition" (Plato’s Republic, 521). Mill’s thinking about freedom in civic and social life examines fundamental principles shared among conservative, liberal, and radical politicians. The life of true philosophy stands outside the political battles that are rampant in society and seeks the political wisdom that is necessary for a good life in any age. "On Liberty" should be read alongside the classic documents that declare the basic nature and importance of human freedom and liberty such as the "U.S. Declaration of Independence" (1776), the French "Rights of Man" (1789), "The Declaration of Sentiments at the Seneca Falls Convention" (1848), and the "United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights" (1948). When the officials of any government seek to change the laws that regulate individual liberty or when rhetoricians seek to change public opinion about what individuals should or should not be allowed to say or do, Mill’s "On Liberty" serves as an antidote to the poisons of excessive intrusion into the lives of individuals. Mill was born in London, the son of James Mill, a Scotsman who came to England and joined with Jeremy Bentham to develop utilitarianism. Today John Stuart Mill is also known as one of the major proponents of utilitarianism, but the depth of his philosophical thinking goes far beyond the disputes among ethical theorists. In spite of his criticism of some aspects of Immanuel Kant’s philosophy, his ethical position eventually embraces Kant’s most basic concepts: autonomy and universality. Mill contributed to logic, philosophy of science, epistemology, economics, psychology, politics, and ethics. He was also an early proponent of the rights of women. |
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... better that the various magistrates of the state should be their tenants or delegates, revocable at their pleasure. In that way alone, it seemed, could they have complete security that the powers of government would never be abused to ...
... better that the various magistrates of the state should be their tenants or delegates, revocable at their pleasure. In that way alone, it seemed, could they have complete security that the powers of government would never be abused to ...
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... better than reasons and render reasons unnecessary. The practical principle that guides them to their opinions on the regulation of human conduct is the feeling that everybody should be required to act as they, and those with whom they ...
... better than reasons and render reasons unnecessary. The practical principle that guides them to their opinions on the regulation of human conduct is the feeling that everybody should be required to act as they, and those with whom they ...
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... better for them; or because it will make them happier; or because, in the opinion of others, to do so would be wise, or even right. These are good reasons for pleading with them, or reasoning with them, or persuading them, or entreating ...
... better for them; or because it will make them happier; or because, in the opinion of others, to do so would be wise, or even right. These are good reasons for pleading with them, or reasoning with them, or persuading them, or entreating ...
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... better when left to our own discretion than when controlled in any way that society has the power to control us; or because the attempt to exercise control would produce other evils greater than those which it would prevent. When such ...
... better when left to our own discretion than when controlled in any way that society has the power to control us; or because the attempt to exercise control would produce other evils greater than those which it would prevent. When such ...
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