A Companion to Mill (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy)

This __Companion__ offers a state-of-the-art survey of the work of John Stuart Mill — one which covers the historical influences on Mill, his theoretical, moral and social philosophy, as well as his relation to contemporary movements. Its contributors include both senior scholars with established expertise in Mill's thought and new emerging interpreters. Each essay acts as a "go-to" resource for those seeking to understand an aspect of Mill's thought or to familiarise themselves with the contours of a debate within the scholarship. The __Companion__ is a key reference on Mill's theory of liberty and utilitarianism, but also provides a valuable resource on lesser-known aspects of his work, including his epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of language. The volume is divided into six sections. Part I covers Mill's life, his immediate posthumous reputation, and his own telling of his life-story. Part II brings together an accessible and comprehensive summary of the various influences on Mill's thought. Part III offers an account of the foundations of Mill’s philosophy and his thought on key philosophic topics. Parts IV and V tackle issues from Mill's moral and social philosophy. Part VI concludes with a treatment of the broader aspects of Mill’s thought, tracing his relation to major movements in philosophy. This Companion Offers A State-of-the-art Survey Of The Work Of John Stuart Mill, One Which Covers The Historical Influences On Mill, His, Theoretical, Moral, And Social Philosophy And His Relation To Contemporary Movements. Its Contributors Include Both Senior Scholars With Established Expertise In Mill's Thought And New Emerging Interpreters. Each Essay Acts As A Go-to Resource For Those Seeking To Understand A Particular Aspect Of Mill's Thought Or To Familiarize Themselves With The Contours Of A Debate Within The Scholarship. The Companion Is A Key Reference On Mill's Theory Of Liberty And Utilitarianism, But Also Surveys Lesser-known Aspects Of His Work, Such As His Epistemology, Metaphysics, And Philosophy Of Language. The Volume Is Divided Into Six Sections Which Together Explore Mill's Life And Scholarly Career. Following An Examination Of Mill's Life-including His Own Autobiographical Reflections And The Emergence Of His Immediate Posthumous Reputation-the Volume Brings Together An Accessible And Comprehensive Summary Of The Various Influences On Mill's Work, And Offers An Account Of The Foundations Of His Philosophy. Later Essays Tackle Issues From Mill's Moral And Social Philosophy, And The Collection Concludes With A Treatment Of The Broader Aspects Of Mill's Thought, Tracing His Relation To Major Movements In Philosophy. Christopher Macleod Is Lecturer In Political Philosophy At The University Of Lancaster. His Current Research Focuses On Mill's Theoretical Philosophy And His Theory Of Normativity. Dale E. Miller Is Professor Of Philosophy At Old Dominion University In The Us. --book Jacket. Machine Generated Contents Note: 1. Mill's Mind: A Biographical Sketch -- 2. Mill's Epiphanies / Richard V. Reeves -- 3. The Afterlife Of John Stuart Mill, 1874-1879 / Elijah Millgram -- 4. Mill's Autobiography As Literature / David Stack -- 5. Mill And The Classics / Samuel Clark -- 6. Roots Of Mill's Radicalism / Robert Devigne -- 7. British Critics Of Utilitarianism / Peter Niesen -- 8. Harriet Taylor Mill / Bruce Kinzer -- 9. The French Influence / Helen Mccabe -- 10. Psychology, Associationism, And Ethology / Vincent Guillin -- 11. Mill On Race And Gender / Terence Ball -- 12. Mill On Logic / C.l. Ten -- 13. Mill's Epistemology / David Godden -- 14. Mill's Philosophy Of Language / Richard Fumerton -- 15. Mill On Metaphysics / Frederick Kroon -- 16. Mill's Philosophy Of Science / Nicholas Capaldi -- 17. Mill's Aesthetics / Aaron D. Cobb -- 18. Mill On History^^ Antis Loizides -- 19. Mill's Philosophy Of Religion / Christopher Macleod -- 20. Mill's Art Of Life / Lou J. Matz -- 21. Mill's Conception Of Happiness / Guy Fletcher -- 22. The Proof / Ben Saunders -- 23. Mill On Utilitarian Sanctions / Henry R. West -- 24. Mill's Moral Standard / Jonathan Riley -- 25. Mill On Justice And Rights / Ben Eggleston -- 26. Mill And Virtue / David O. Brink -- 27. The Harm Principle / Brian Mcelwee -- 28. Mill On Individuality / D.g. Brown -- 29. Mill On Freedom Of Speech / Wendy Donner -- 30. Mill On Democracy Revisited / Daniel Jacobson -- 31. Mill On The Family / Georgios Varouxakis -- 32. Mill's Normative Economics / Dale E. Miller -- 33. Mill On Education And Schooling / Gerald Gaus -- 34. Mill On Colonialism / Graham Finlay -- 35. Mill, German Idealism, And The Analytic/continental Divide / Don A. Habibi -- 36. Mill And Modern Utilitarianism^^ John Skorupski -- 37. Mill And Modern Liberalism / William H. Shaw. Edited By Christopher Macleod And Dale E. Miller. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- Preface -- Note on Citations -- Part I Mill's Autobiography and Biography -- Chapter 1 Mill's Mind: A Biographical Sketch -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2 Mill's Epiphanies -- 1. First Epiphany -- 2. Second Epiphany -- 3. Bentham's Two Faces -- 4. From Revolution to Reform -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 The Afterlife of John Stuart Mill, 1874-1879 -- 1. Immortalizing Mill -- 2. Religious Controversy -- 3. The Character Question -- 4. Politics -- 5. Helen Taylor and the Chapters on Socialism -- 6. Conclusion -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 4 Mill's Autobiography as Literature -- 1. An Artifact -- 2. In a Genre -- 3. Necessary Form -- 4. Summary -- References -- Part II Influences on Mill's Thought -- Chapter 5 Mill and the Classics -- 1. Plato's Moral Quandary -- 2. Reforming Plato's Dialectic -- 3. Regenerating Human Agency -- 4. Athens and Sparta -- 5. Spartan Moral Education -- 6. The Athenian Will -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 6 Roots of Mill's Radicalism -- 1. Radical Practice -- 2. Philosophic Radicalism -- 3. Bentham and Radical Democracy -- 4. Bentham's Philosophic Radicalism -- 5. Mill's Revision of Radicalism -- 6. Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 7 British Critics of Utilitarianism -- 1. Becoming Acquainted: Mill, Coleridge, Maurice and Sterling -- 2. Maurice and Sterling: Assailants of Benthamism -- 3. Coleridge's Clerisy -- 4. Carlylean Corpuscles -- 5. Macaulay's Assault -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 8 Harriet Taylor Mill -- 1. Early Life, First Meeting, and Friendship -- 2. Paris and the Great Utilitarian Compromise -- 3. Withdrawal from Society and Socialism -- 4. Marriage, Death, and Religion -- Notes -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 9 The French Influence

This Companion offers a state-of-the-art survey of the work of John Stuart Mill — one which covers the historical influences on Mill, his theoretical, moral and social philosophy, as well as his relation to contemporary movements. Its contributors include both senior scholars with established expertise in Mill's thought and new emerging interpreters. Each essay acts as a "go-to" resource for those seeking to understand an aspect of Mill's thought or to familiarise themselves with the contours of a debate within the scholarship.

The Companion is a key reference on Mill's theory of liberty and utilitarianism, but also provides a valuable resource on lesser-known aspects of his work, including his epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of language. The volume is divided into six sections. Part I covers Mill's life, his immediate posthumous reputation, and his own telling of his life-story. Part II brings together an accessible and comprehensive summary of the various influences on Mill's thought. Part III offers an account of the foundations of Mill's philosophy and his thought on key philosophic topics. Parts IV and V tackle issues from Mill's moral and social philosophy. Part VI concludes with a treatment of the broader aspects of Mill's thought, tracing his relation to major movements in philosophy.

This Companion offers a state-of-the-art survey of the work of John Stuart Mill {u2014} one which covers the historical influences on Mill, his theoretical, moral and social philosophy, as well as his relation to contemporary movements. Its contributors include both senior scholars with established expertise in Mill's thought and new emerging interpreters. Each essay acts as a "go-to" resource for those seeking to understand an aspect of Mill's thought or to familiarise themselves with the contours of a debate within the scholarship. The Companion is a key reference on Mill's theory of liberty and utilitarianism, but also provides a valuable resource on lesser-known aspects of his work, including his epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of language. The volume is divided into six sections. Part I covers Mill's life, his immediate posthumous reputation, and his own telling of his life-story. Part II brings together an accessible and comprehensive summary of the various influences on Mill's thought. Part III offers an account of the foundations of Mill's philosophy and his thought on key philosophic topics. Parts IV and V tackle issues from Mill's moral and social philosophy. Part VI concludes with a treatment of the broader aspects of Mill's thought, tracing his relation to major movements in philosophy