Book description
John Stuart Mill is best known for his moral and political writings,
and is a central figure in political philosophy. However, the full
ambition of his thought is often neglected in favour of an assessment
based largely on contemporary liberal theorizing, while the more subtle
and manifold elements of his thought remain inaccessible or incoherent
to many students of his work. "Mill: A Guide for the
Perplexed" is a clear and thorough account of Mill's thought, his
major works, and the common ideas that permeate them, providing a guide
to this important and complex thinker. The book introduces the key
concepts and themes in Mill's social, political and moral thought,
exploring his distinct doctrine and the ideas he brings together from
classical Greek thought, French positivism, Romanticism, as well as
British liberalism. Geared towards the requirements of students who are
familiar with the basic concepts of political theory, but unfamiliar
with his work, the book serves as a clear and concise introduction to
Mill's major writings. Sujith Kumar is an Adjunct Professor of
Political Science at DePaul University in Chicago, USA
