Книга "A Companion to Mill" представляет собой современный обзор творчества Джона Стюарта Милля, который охватывает исторические влияния на его мышление, его теоретическую, моральную и социальную философию, а также его отношение к современным движениям. Авторами стали как старшие исследователи, обладающие опытом в изучении мысли Милля, так и новые перспективные интерпретаторы. Каждое эссе служит "путеводителем" для тех, кто ищет понимания какого-либо аспекта мышления Милля или желает ознакомиться с очертаниями дискуссии в современной науке. Книга является ключевым источником информации по теории свободы и утилитаризму Милля, но также предоставляет ценный материал по менее известным аспектам его работы, включая его эпистемологию, метафизику и философию языка. Книга разделена на шесть частей. Часть I охватывает жизнь Милля, его немедленную посмертную репутацию и его собственное повествование о своей жизни. Часть II объединяет доступное и всестороннее изложение различных влияний на мышление Милля. Часть III предлагает изложение основ философии Милля и его мысли по ключевым философским темам. Части IV и V затрагивают вопросы из моральной и социальной философии Милля. Часть VI завершает книгу изложением более широких аспектов мышления Милля, прослеживая его отношение к основным направлениям в философии.
This Companion offers a ground-breaking overview of the works of one of England's most significant philosophers, John Stuart Mill. Covering both his philosophical giants and lesser known works this publication allows readers to overlap with the complex controversies surrounding Mill's influential philosophy and teachings.
This Companion offers a comprehensive survey of one of the greatest minds of the nineteenth century, John Stuart Mill. It covers the changing forms of the influence upon Mill, integrating how he developed his broad-based, theoretical approach to political-moral philosophy, empirical ethics, and political economy. Raw material for navigating this struggle is shared through a variety of essays which amplify the spectrum of influences that found their way in not only to the author of Utilitarianism, Liberty and Equality, but expanded into the realm of contemporary tenets as well. Greater detail can be found in these individual essays, each represents a standout contribution that demonstrates the broad spectrum in which Mill found inspiration for his philosophical education and intellectual output. From his early studies of Kant to his later engagement with Nietzsche and Darwin, the volumes' mature contributors show the breadth of sources from which they seek to articulate Mill thought to modern readers. Ultimately, The Blank Miller presents John Stuart as both impressive and compelling in his pursuit towards expanding scholarly understanding of his inclusive and multifaceted approach to philosophy and its application. Includes detailed index.
Электронная Книга «A Companion to Mill» написана автором Dale Miller E. в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9781118736364
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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 «e;go-to»e; 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.
