1. The Good for Human Beings 2. Liberty 3. Democracy 4. Conclusions and Questions
Biography
John Skorupski is Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of St.Andrews. He is the author of John Stuart Mill (Routledge 1989), English Language Philosophy 1750-1945 (OUP 1993), Ethical Explorations (OUP 1999) and editor of The Cambridge Companion to Mill (1995).
'Even for readers who think they know their Mill, this is a work that will refresh their understanding. It is the best introduction to Mill I have read.' The Philosophers' Magazine'
Why Read Mill Today? is a philosophical gem. John Skorupski answers the question of his title briefly, clearly, and persuasively.' - Peter Singer, Princeton University, USA
'Why Read Mill Today? is a marvelously concise, accessible, and engaging discussion of the moral and political philosophy of John Stuart Mill.' - David Brink, University of California at San Diego, USA
'This is an engaging, accessible, and exciting book, which anyone seriously interested in ethics, politics, and the history of ideas should read.' - Roger Crisp, St Anne’s College, Oxford, UK
