The Subjection of Women (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432602741)

The Subjection of Women is a book written by John Stuart Mill, a prominent English philosopher, political economist, and feminist. Published in 1869, the book is a passionate argument for the equal rights of women and a critique of the patriarchal society that has historically oppressed them.In the book, Mill argues that women have been systematically denied their rights and freedoms throughout history, and that this is a result of the patriarchal social order that has dominated society for centuries. He argues that women are just as capable as men, and that they should be granted the same opportunities and freedoms as men.Mill also critiques the traditional view of marriage and family, arguing that women have been forced into subservient roles within these institutions, and that they should be granted more autonomy and agency in their personal lives.Overall, The Subjection of Women is a powerful and influential work of feminist philosophy that has had a significant impact on the women's rights movement. It remains a landmark text in the history of feminist thought, and continues to be widely read and discussed today.1869. John Stuart Mill is one of the foremost representatives of utilitarian thought as well as one of the most influential of nineteenth century liberals. Influenced by his wife, Harriet Taylor, Mill developed a very humane version of utilitarianism that was sympathetic to women's rights, labor unions, proportional representation, and other liberal themes. The object of this essay is to explain that the principle that regulates the existing social relations between the two sexes, the legal subordination of one sex to the other, is wrong itself, and now one of the chief hindrances to human improvement; and that it ought to be replaced by a principle of perfect equality, admitting no power or privilege on the one side, nor disability on the other. See the many other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Stuart Mill
ISBN-10: 1432602748
ISBN-13: 9781432602741
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/19/2004
Pages: 152
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d