Books by John R. Fitzpatrick

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the philosophy of John Stuart Mill has never been more relevant. Can we reconcile individual liberty with the demands of the common good? This book argues that Mill's liberal utilitarianism can indeed support a system of rights rich enough to guarantee individual liberty.

John Stuart Mill was one of the most important and influential British philosophers. Offering coverage of a range of Mill's ideas, this book explores his contributions to metaphysics and epistemology, logic, psychology, political economy, ethics, utilitarianism, and liberalism.