{"product_id":"john-stuart-mill-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","title":"John Stuart Mill: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGregory Claeys\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJohn Stuart Mill (1806-73) is widely regarded as the leading liberal philosopher, economist, and political theorist of nineteenth century Britain. In his lifetime he was best known for his \u003cem\u003eSystem of Logic\u003c\/em\u003e (1843) and the \u003cem\u003ePrinciples of Political Economy\u003c\/em\u003e (1848). Today Mill is chiefly identified with \u003cem\u003eOn\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eLiberty\u003c\/em\u003e (1859), perhaps the definitive text of modern liberal statement of its subject, and probably the single most important work of modern political thought. Mill was also the first major male feminist thinker of the period (author of \u003cem\u003eThe Subjection of Women\u003c\/em\u003e, 1869), and the first, as an MP, to introduce a bill for female enfranchisement before Parliament. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e offers a brief survey of the life and key ideas of this most influential Victorian British writer. Moving chronologically, Gregory Claeys outlines the philosophical background out of which Mill developed, chiefly through the ideas of Jeremy Bentham and James Mill. He demonstrates how Mill's personal life, especially his 'mental crisis' of 1827, and his relationship with Harriet Taylor, were integral to his intellectual development. Throughout Claeys considers Mill's key works set within the context of his lesser writings and correspondence, and discusses the more controversial aspects of his thought concerning religion, secularism, and birth control. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGregory Claeys, \u003cem\u003eEmeritus Professor, University of London\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGregory Claeys is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of London. He is the author of nine books, including \u003cem\u003eMarx and Marxism\u003c\/em\u003e (2018). He is editor of \u003cem\u003eThe Cambridge Companion to Utopian Literature\u003c\/em\u003e (2010), and co-editor (with Gareth Stedman Jones) of \u003cem\u003eThe Cambridge History of\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eNineteenth Century Political Thought\u003c\/em\u003e (2011). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 6.5 x 4.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 24, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759484600608,"sku":"9780198749998","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f305c4e640fbe800159d8a8bbb6050e7.webp?v=1780154164","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/john-stuart-mill-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}