"The English Utilitarians, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Leslie Stephen is a journey through the world of English Utilitarianism. The book spotlights Jeremy Bentham, James Mill, and John Stuart Mill, with this work uncovering how their ideas rocked society and politics back in the day, and also tracks their philosophical roots and how they fit into the world around them. Instead of just looking at the theories, Stephen digs into the real-life stories and history that shaped what these thinkers believed, emphasizing their dedication to fixing real-world issues. The author sets the stage by showing how politics, society, and individual actions all came together to form the core of Utilitarian thinking.
The English Utilitarians, Volume 1 (of 3)
By Leslie Stephen
Uncover the story behind a group of thinkers and their quest to change the world.
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About the AuthorSir Leslie Stephen was an English author, critic, historian, biographer, mountaineer, and an Ethical movement activist. He was also the father of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell.
Sir Leslie Stephen was an English author, critic, historian, biographer, mountaineer, and an Ethical movement activist. He was also the father of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell.
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