(Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) 1st Edition
by Christopher Macleod (Editor), Dale E. Miller (Editor)
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.
