Utilitarianism and on Liberty: Including Mill's ‘Essay on Bentham’ and selections from the writings of Jeremy Bentham and John Austin, Second Edition

Including three of his most famous and important essays, __Utilitarianism__, __On Liberty__, and __Essay on Bentham__, along with formative selections from Jeremy Bentham and John Austin, this volume provides a uniquely perspicuous view of Mill's ethical and political thought.* Contains Mill's most famous and influential works, __Utilitarianism__ and __On Liberty__ as well as his important __Essay on Bentham.__ * Uses the 1871 edition of __Utilitarianism__, the last to be published in Mill's lifetime. * Includes selections from Bentham and John Austin, the two thinkers who most influenced Mill. * Introduction written by Mary Warnock, a highly respected figure in 20th-century ethics in her own right. * Provides an extensive, up-to-date bibliography with the best scholarship on Mill, Bentham and Utilitarianism. Content: Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (Chapters I–V) (pages 17–51): Jeremy BenthamChapter 2 Bentham (from Dissertations and Discussions, Volume I) (pages 52–87): John Stuart MillChapter 3 On Liberty (pages 88–180): John Stuart MillChapter 4 Utilitarianism (pages 181–235): John Stuart Mill Including three of his most famous and important essays, Utilitarianism , On Liberty , and Essay on Bentham , along with formative selections from Jeremy Bentham and John Austin, this volume provides a uniquely perspicuous view of Mill's ethical and political thought. Contains Mill's most famous and influential works, Utilitarianism and On Liberty as well as his important Essay on Bentham. Uses the 1871 edition of Utilitarianism , the last to be published in Mill's lifetime. Includes selections from Bentham and John Austin, the two thinkers who most influenced Mill. Introduction written by Mary Warnock, a highly respected figure in 20th-century ethics in her own right. Provides an extensive, up-to-date bibliography with the best scholarship on Mill, Bentham and Utilitarianism. Content: Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (Chapters I–V) (pages 17–51): Jeremy Bentham Chapter 2 Bentham (from Dissertations and Discussions, Volume I) (pages 52–87): John Stuart Mill Chapter 3 On Liberty (pages 88–180): John Stuart Mill Chapter 4 Utilitarianism (pages 181–235): John Stuart Mill This book combines John Stuart Mills key writings, Utilitarianism, On Liberty, and Essay on Bentham, with formative selections from Mills greatest influences, Jeremy Bentham and John Austin, and a discerning introduction written by the renowned ethics scholar Mary Warnock. This combination provides a thorough and perspicuous view of Mill's thought. An extensive bibliography of the best scholarship on Mill, Bentham, and Utilitarianism makes this book even more useful for students. This volume affords indispensable insight from and into one of the most profound and influential thinkers in Western philosophy "This book combines John Stuart Mill's key writings, Utilitarianism, On Liberty, and 'Essay on Bentham', with formative selections from Mill's greatest influences, Jeremy Bentham and John Austin, and a discerning introduction written by the renowned ethics scholar Mary Warnock. This combination provides a thorough and perspicous view of Mill's thought. An extensive bibliography of the best scholarship on Mill, Bentham, and Utilitarianism makes this book even more useful for students."--Jacket Edited With An Introduction By Mary Warnock. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.