Socialism: The original edition of 1879 - Paperback

by John Stuart Mill (Author)

Complete digitally restored reprint (facsimile) of the original edition of 1879 with excellent resolution and outstanding readability. John Stuart Mill's writings on socialism are fascinating. As one of the great economists and philosophers of the nineteenth century, few men can provide the perspective that Mill brings to the discussion of socialism. While books about economic systems may have a reputation for being dry, the author manages to entertain while simultaneously informing in Socialism.

Author Biography

John Stuart Mill (born May 20, 1806, died May 8, 1873). He was a British philosopher, political economist and civil servant. He was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory and political economy. He has been called "the most influential English-speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century". Mill's conception of liberty justified the freedom of the individual in opposition to unlimited state control.