Discover the Foundations of Scientific Philosophy with "Auguste Comte and Positivism" by John Stuart MillThis insightful work offers a comprehensive exploration of Auguste Comte's revolutionary ideas and the development of positivism, a philosophical approach emphasizing empirical science and observable phenomena. Mill critically examines Comte's theories, highlighting their significance in shaping modern social sciences and philosophy. The book delves into the evolution of positivist thou...

Discover the Principles of Individual Freedom with "On Liberty" by John Stuart Mill"On Liberty" by John Stuart Mill is a foundational text in the philosophy of personal liberty and societal progress. In this influential work, Mill explores the importance of individual autonomy, free speech, and the limits of societal authority. He advocates for the protection of personal freedoms as essential to human development and societal advancement, emphasizing that only through open discourse and th...

"The Subjection of Women" is a seminal work by philosopher John Stuart Mill and his wife, Harriet Taylor Mill. Published in 1869, the book advocates for gender equality and women's rights, challenging prevailing social norms and legal structures that subjugated women. The authors argue for the liberation of women from the patriarchal constraints of marriage, legal incapacities, and societal expectations. They articulate a compelling case for women's education, economic independence, and th...

"Considerations on Representative Government" is a seminal work by philosopher John Stuart Mill, first published in 1861. In this influential treatise, Mill explores the principles and practices of democratic governance, offering a comprehensive analysis of representative government and its role in fostering individual liberty, social progress, and the common good. Mill examines various aspects of representative democracy, including electoral systems, political institutions, the balance of...

Utilitarianism the best known branch of consequentialist ethics was popularized by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill in the 18th and 19th centuries. This book maintains that ethics primarily depend on the consequences of ones behavior rather that the values one holds. Thus values are ethical insofar as these values produce desirable outcomes.

This is written from memory, unfortunately. If I could have brought with me the material I so carefully prepared, this would be a very different story. Whole books full of notes, carefully copied records, firsthand descriptions, and the pictures—that's the worst loss. We had some bird's-eyes of the cities and parks; a lot of lovely views of streets, of buildings, outside and in, and some of those gorgeous gardens, and, most important of all, of the women themselves.Nobody will ever ...

Looking Backward: 2000–1887 is a utopian science fiction novel by Edward Bellamy, a journalist and writer from Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts; it was first published in 1888.It was the third-largest bestseller of its time, after Uncle Tom's Cabin and Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.It influenced a large number of intellectuals, and appears by title in many socialist writings of the day. "It is one of the few books ever published that created almost immediately on its appearance a poli...

I Had the story, bit by bit, from various people, and, as generally happens in such cases, each time it was a different story.

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NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1) offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / literary. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible read, the book is well-suited to book clubs and classro...

Louisa May Alcott’s charming tales of ‘Little Women’ have delighted readers across the world since their 1868 publication, but she was also an author of sensational thrillers, humorous plays and perceptive poetry. For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Louis May Alcott, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 3)

Working under the nom de plume George Eliot, gifted writer Mary Anne Evans made a name for herself as one of the foremost innovators in the realm of realistic fiction. In The Lifted Veil, however, she takes a sharp detour from the detailed depictions that characterized novels such as Middlemarch. In this short novel, Evans explores the realm of extrasensory perception, focusing on a protagonist who seems to have been given the ability to peer into the innermost thoughts of those around him...