John Stuart Mill

First published in 1976, this volume offers a significant new interpretation of Mill's political thought, Mill's ambivalent attitude to democracy is carefully examined.

Informationen zum Autor R J Halliday, Geraint Parry (University of Manchester) Klappentext First published in 1976, this volume offers a significant new interpretation of Mill's political thought, Mill's ambivalent attitude to democracy is carefully examined. The implications for modern democracy of Mill's views on consensus and leadership, bureaucracy and participation, equality and liberty emerge from a deep understanding of Mill's place in 19th century ideas. Zusammenfassung First published in 1976, this volume offers a significant new interpretation of Mill's political thought, Mill's ambivalent attitude to democracy is carefully examined. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface, A Chronology, Introductory: the Mental Crisis, I. Self-culture, the Eclectic Stance and Toryism, II. Romantic and Utilitarian, III. Science and the Authority of the Instructed, IV. Laissez-faire Socialism and Future Society, V. Liberty and Individuality, VI. Government Bureaucracy and Voting, Conclusion, Bibliography, Index

Autorentext
R J Halliday, Geraint Parry (University of Manchester)

Inhalt
Preface, A Chronology, Introductory: the Mental Crisis, I. Self-culture, the Eclectic Stance and Toryism, II. Romantic and Utilitarian, III. Science and the Authority of the Instructed, IV. Laissez-faire Socialism and Future Society, V. Liberty and Individuality, VI. Government Bureaucracy and Voting, Conclusion, Bibliography, Index