Publisher's Synopsis
""Dissertations and Discussions: Political, Philosophical and Historical V2"" is a book written by John Stuart Mill, a renowned British philosopher and economist. The book is a compilation of Mill's essays and papers on various topics such as politics, philosophy, and history. The second volume of the book contains Mill's dissertations and discussions on political and historical topics. It includes essays on representative government, democracy, and the nature of political authority. Mill also discusses the historical development of political institutions and the role of the state in society. In addition to political topics, the book also covers philosophical issues such as the nature of morality, the concept of free will, and the philosophy of science. Mill's essays on these topics are characterized by his emphasis on individual liberty and the importance of rational thought. Overall, ""Dissertations and Discussions: Political, Philosophical and Historical V2"" is a comprehensive collection of Mill's writings on a wide range of topics. It provides valuable insights into his philosophical and political views and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of ideas and political thought.1867. John Stuart Mill is one of the foremost representatives of utilitarian thought as well as one of the most influential of nineteenth century liberals. Influenced by his wife, Harriet Taylor, Mill developed a very humane version of utilitarianism that was sympathetic to women's rights, labor unions, proportional representation, and other liberal themes. A collection of Mill's essays, this is Volume II of III. Contents: M. De Tocqueville on Democracy in America; Bailey on Berkeley's Theory of Vision; Michelet's History of France; The Claims of Labour; Guizot's Essays and Lectures on History; Early Grecian History and Legend; Vindication of the French Revolution of February 1848, In Reply to Lord Brougham and Others; Enfranchisement of Women; Dr. Whewell on Moral Philosophy; and Grote's History of Greece. See the many other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Volume 1 ISBN 0766188752, Volume 3 ISBN 0766188779.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.