John Mill: 219 books

John Stuart Mill war ein britischer Ökonom und Philosoph und gilt als Begründer des modernen Liberalismus, der den Staat in der Pflicht sah, die Freiheit jedes Individuums zu schützen und zu verteidigen. »Die Urteilskraft ist den Menschen gegeben, damit sie sie gebrauchen. Sollen wir sie darum nicht anwenden, weil wir uns irren können?«

Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice,...

Written in 1861 and published eight years later, this influential essay by the great English philosopher and economist is still relevant and its arguments significant. Believing that the subjugation of women was primarily political and psychological in origin, Mill urged the establishment of "complete...

One of history's most important political works. Mill declares that "over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign". If you are interested in political philosophy - this is a must read!

In this 1861 volume, Mill applies the principles of utilitarianism to politics and concludes that a representative government is the best system possible, though he is not shy about pointing out its flaws and shortcomings. He discusses extending suffrage and reforming voting, among other topics. His proposed solutions make this book almost as appropriate today as when it was written.

« Je crois que les relations sociales des deux sexes, qui subordonnent un sexe à l’autre au nom de la loi, sont mauvaises en elles-mêmes et forment aujourd’hui l’un des principaux obstacles qui s’opposent au progrès de l’humanité ; je crois qu’elles doivent...

This 1884 treatise on political economy contains essays written in 1829 and 1830, some previously published, others presented here for the first time.  Mill’s first stab at economics, he later develops his theory in Political Economy, touching on everything from free market capitalism to socialism.

Posthumously published in 1874, these essays—“Nature,” “Utility of Religion,” and “Theism”—are highly critical of traditional religion, rejecting the belief in an omnipotent, benevolent God. Often undervalued, these essays are some of Mill’s most brilliant works.

Sobre la libertad es uno de los textos esenciales de la filosofía política contemporánea y uno de los más influyentes de Mill, el que mayor número de debates ha suscitado y en el que se defiende la libertad plena de pensamiento, expresión y acción del individuo con respecto al Estado.

Nel celebre Saggio sulla libertà (titolo originale: On Liberty), uno dei capisaldi della cultura filosofica della società moderna, Mill sostiene che un individuo è libero di raggiungere la propria felicità come meglio crede e nessuno può costringerlo a fare qualcosa con la motivazione che è...

Influenzato dalle idee femministe della moglie Harriet Taylor, Mill scrisse nel 1869 La servitu delle donne, in cui rivendica la parita dei sessi nel diritto di famiglia e il suffragio universale, sostenendo che cio migliorera anche gli uomini, i quali smetteranno di sentirsi superiori solo per il...

The book presents the concept of representative government, the ideal form of government. Mill suggests that representative bodies such as parliaments and senates are best suited to be places of public debate on the various opinions held by the population and to act as watchdogs of the professionals who create and administer laws and policy.

Extrait :  Il y a, dans la situation actuelle du savoir humain, une circonstance bien remarquable, bien inattendue, et surtout  bien caractéristique de l’état de certaines grandes et importantes questions spéculatives, c’est le peu de progrès  qu’a fait la discussion sur le...

Extrait :  Il y a, dans la situation actuelle du savoir humain, une circonstance bien remarquable, bien inattendue, et surtout  bien caractéristique de l’état de certaines grandes et importantes questions spéculatives, c’est le peu de progrès  qu’a...