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John Stuart Mill's political philosophy : balancing freedom and the collective good

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
eBook, English, [2006?]
Continuum, London, [2006?]
Electronic books
1 online resource (vi, 183 pages)
9781847143440, 9780826487803, 9781281295156, 9786611295158, 184714344X, 0826487807, 1281295159, 6611295151
290598104
Utilitarianism and rights
Libertarianism, classical economics and liberty
Mill's minimalist ethics
The Rawlsian objection
Electronic reproduction, [Place of publication not identified], HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010
English