John Stuart Mill

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The Contest in America (eBook, ePUB)

Freedom and Conflict: Insights on Civil War and Democracy from a 19th Century Thinker

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In "The Contest in America," John Stuart Mill offers a profound analysis of the American Civil War, framing it as a pivotal struggle not just for the nation but for the moral future of liberty and democracy. Mill's literary style is characterized by rigorous argumentation and eloquent prose, reflecting his philosophical grounding in utilitarianism and liberal thought. He navigates complex themes of freedom, equality, and governance, positing that the war represents a critical juncture for understanding the interplay between individual rights and societal obligations, set against the backdrop of 19th-century political discourse. John Stuart Mill, a prominent philosopher and political economist of the Victorian era, drew upon his extensive knowledge of political theory and human rights when writing this work. His own advocacy for social reform and his belief in the necessity of progress in the face of societal injustices informed his analysis of the American experience. Having been influenced by both the Enlightenment ideals and the tumultuous political climate of his time, Mill was uniquely positioned to critique the events transpiring across the Atlantic. This text is essential reading for anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of modern democracy and social justice. Mill'Äôs insights are not only historically significant but resonate with contemporary discussions surrounding freedom and governance. "The Contest in America" invites readers to reflect on the moral dimensions of conflict and the enduring struggle for a more equitable society.

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John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 - 8 May 1873), usually cited as J. S. Mill, was a British philosopher, political economist, and civil servant. One of the most influential thinkers in the history of classical liberalism, he contributed widely to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Dubbed "the most influential English-speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century",[8] Mill's conception of liberty justified the freedom of the individual in opposition to unlimited state and social control.[9] Mill was a proponent of utilitarianism, an ethical theory developed by his predecessor Jeremy Bentham. He contributed to the investigation of scientific methodology, though his knowledge of the topic was based on the writings of others, notably William Whewell, John Herschel, and Auguste Comte, and research carried out for Mill by Alexander Bain. Mill engaged in written debate with Whewell.[10] A member of the Liberal Party, he was also the second Member of Parliament to call for women's suffrage after Henry Hunt in 1832 John Stuart Mill was born at 13 Rodney Street in Pentonville, Middlesex, the eldest son of the Scottish philosopher, historian and economist James Mill, and Harriet Barrow. John Stuart was educated by his father, with the advice and assistance of Jeremy Benthamand Francis Place. He was given an extremely rigorous upbringing, and was deliberately shielded from association with children his own age other than his siblings. His father, a follower of Bentham and an adherent of associationism, had as his explicit aim to create a genius intellect that would carry on the cause of utilitarianism and its implementation after he and Bentham had died. Mill was a notably precocious child. He describes his education in his autobiography. At the age of three he was taught Greek.[14] By the age of eight, he had read Aesop's Fables, Xenophon's Anabasis,[14] and the whole of Herodotus,[14] and was acquainted with Lucian, Diogenes Laërtius, Isocrates and six dialogues of Plato.[14] He had also read a great deal of history in English and had been taught arithmetic, physics and astronomy. At the age of eight, Mill began studying Latin, the works of Euclid, and algebra, and was appointed schoolmaster to the younger children of the family. His main reading was still history, but he went through all the commonly taught Latin and Greek authors and by the age of ten could read Plato and Demosthenes with ease. His father also thought that it was important for Mill to study and compose poetry. One of Mill's earliest poetic compositions was a continuation of the Iliad. In his spare time he also enjoyed reading about natural sciences and popular novels, such as Don Quixote and Robinson Crusoe.

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• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 20
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066094843
• Artikelnr.: 59303184