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Essays on John Stuart Mill
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We have gathered here essays and shorter pieces about or by John Stuart Mill, one of the more important individuals who has increased our understanding of the nature of individual liberty. Many of the essays are the editor’s introductions to the Collected Works of J.S. Mill published by the University of Toronto Press which are reproduced here under license.
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For additional information see:
- Works by JS Mill in the Library
- A Timeline of the Life and Work of JS Mill
- An anthology of the writings of Mill and Taylor on Women
Ashley’s Introduction to Mill’s Principles of Political Economy (1909)
John Stuart Mill, Principles of Political Economy with some of their Applications to Social Philosophy, ed. William James Ashley (London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1909, 7th ed.). Chapter: Introduction
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Ashley’s Bibliographical Appendix to Mill’s Principles of Political Economy (1909)
John Stuart Mill, Principles of Political Economy with some of their Applications to Social Philosophy, ed. William James Ashley (London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1909, 7th ed.). Chapter: BIBLIOGRAPHICAL APPENDIX: prepared by sir william ashley in 1909
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John Gray’s Bibliographical Essay on J.S. Mill
Leonard P. Liggio, Literature of Liberty: A Review of Contemporary Liberal Thought was published first by the Cato Institute (1978-1979) and later by the Institute for Humane Studies (1980-1982) under the editorial direction of Leonard P. Liggio. Chapter: Bibliographical Essay: John N. Gray, John Stuart Mill: Traditional and Revisionist Interpretations
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Editorial on Mill and Liberty as the Cardinal Moral Virtue
Leonard P. Liggio, Literature of Liberty: A Review of Contemporary Liberal Thought was published first by the Cato Institute (1978-1979) and later by the Institute for Humane Studies (1980-1982) under the editorial direction of Leonard P. Liggio. Chapter: Editorial
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Leslie Stephen’s Critique of Mill’s Idea of Liebrty
James Fitzjames Stephen, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, ed. Stuart D. Warner (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund 1993). Chapter: FOREWORD
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CW vol. 1 Autobiography and Literary Essays: Intro by Lord Robbins
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume I - Autobiography and Literary Essays, ed. John M. Robson and Jack Stillinger, introduction by Lord Robbins (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1981). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 2 Principles of Political Economy: Intro by V.W. Bladen
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume II - The Principles of Political Economy with Some of Their Applications to Social Philosophy (Books I-II), ed. John M. Robson, introduction by V.W. Bladen (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1965). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 4 Essays of Economics and Society: Intro by Lord Robbins
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume IV - Essays of Economics and Society Part I, ed. John M. Robson, Introduction by Lord Robbins (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1967). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 6 Essays on England, Ireland, and the Empire: Intro by Joseph Hamburger
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume VI - Essays on England, Ireland, and the Empire, ed. John M. Robson, Introduction by Joseph Hamburger (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1982). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 7 A System of Logic : Intro by R.F. McRae
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume VII - A System of Logic Ratiocinative and Inductive, Being a Connected View of the Principles of Evidence and the Methods of Scientific Investigation (Books I-III), ed. John M. Robson, Introduction by R.F. McRae (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1974). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 9 Examination of William Hamilton’s Philosophy: Intro by Alan Ryan
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume IX - An Examination of William Hamilton’s Philosophy and of The Principal Philosophical Questions Discussed in his Writings, ed. John M. Robson, Introduction by Alan Ryan (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1979). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 10 Essays on Ethics, Religion, and Society: Intro by F.E.L. Priestley
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume X - Essays on Ethics, Religion, and Society, ed. John M. Robson, Introduction by F.E.L. Priestley (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1985). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 10 Essays on Ethics, Religion, and Society: Intro by F.E.L. Priestley - Mill’s Utilitarianism
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume X - Essays on Ethics, Religion, and Society, ed. John M. Robson, Introduction by F.E.L. Priestley (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1985). Chapter: Mill’s Utilitarianism
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CW vol. 11 Essays on Philosophy and the Classics: Intro by F.E. Sparshott
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume XI - Essays on Philosophy and the Classics, ed. John M. Robson, Introduction by F.E. Sparshott (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1978). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 12 The Earlier Letters: Intro by F.A. Hayek
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume XII - The Earlier Letters of John Stuart Mill 1812-1848 Part I, ed. Francis E. Mineka, Introduction by F.A. Hayek (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1963). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 14 The Later Letters: Intro by Francis E. Mineka and Dwight N. Lindley
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume XIV - The Later Letters of John Stuart Mill 1849-1873 Part I, ed. Francis E. Mineka and Dwight N. Lindley (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1972). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 18 Essays on Politics and Society: Intro by Alexander Brady
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume XVIII - Essays on Politics and Society Part I, ed. John M. Robson, Introduction by Alexander Brady (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1977). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 20 Essays on French History and Historians: Intro by John C. Cairns
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume XX - Essays on French History and Historians, ed. John M. Robson, Introduction by John C. Cairns (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1985). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 21 Essays on Equality, Law, and Education: Intro by Stefan Collini
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume XXI - Essays on Equality, Law, and Education, ed. John M. Robson, Introduction by Stefan Collini (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1984). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 22 Newspaper Writings: Intro by Ann P. Robson and John M. Robson
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume XXII - Newspaper Writings December 1822 - July 1831 Part I, ed. Ann P. Robson and John M. Robson, Introduction by Ann P. Robson and John M. Robson (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1986). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 26 Journals and Debating Speeches: Intro by John M. Robson
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume XXVI - Journals and Debating Speeches Part I, ed. John M. Robson (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1988). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 28 Public and Parliamentary Speeches: Intro by Bruce L. Kinzer
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume XXVIII - Public and Parliamentary Speeches Part I November 1850 - November 1868, ed. John M. Robson and Bruce L. Kinzer (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1988). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 30 Writings on India: Intro by Martin Moir
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, XXX - Writings on India, ed. John M. Robson, Martin Moir, and Zawahir Moir (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1990). Chapter: Introduction
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CW vol. 32 Additional Letters: Intro by Marian Filipiuk
John Stuart Mill, The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, Volume XXXII - Additional Letters of John Stuart Mill, ed. Marion Filipiuk, Michael Laine, and John M. Robson, Introduction by Marion Filipiuk (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1991). Chapter: Introduction
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