SynopsisThis Norton Critical Edition includes: Three major essays-On Liberty (1859), Utilitarianism (1861), and The Subjection of Women (1869)-that illustrate Mill's liberal political philosophy at the height of his powers. Editorial matter-including a richly detailed introduction-by Nadia Urbinati. Nine major commentaries-by Alan Ryan, Jonathan Riley, Piers Norris Turner, Wendy Donner, Elizabeth Anderson, Colin Heydt, David Dyzenhaus, Martha Nussbaum, and Georgios Varouxakis-that address the major themes of Mill's philosophy. A chronology, a selected bibliography, and an index., "Nadia Urbinati is the finest living political theorist working on Mill and she has produced an excellent volume here. Her wide-ranging introduction will be essential for the newcomer to Mill, as well as enlightening for the seasoned scholar." --Gregory Conti, Princeton University, The complete texts of On Liberty, Utilitarianism, and The Subjection of Women, accompanied by Nadia Urbinati's detailed explanatory footnotes. Preface and expansive introduction by Nadia Urbinati. Nine major commentaries-by Alan Ryan, Jonathan Riley, Piers Norris Turner, Wendy Donner, Elizabeth Anderson, Colin Heydt, David Dyzenhaus, Martha Nussbaum, and Georgios Varouxakis-give readers a well-grounded critical overview of one of our most important modern political philosophers.
LC Classification NumberJC585