A Fragment on Mackintosh [By J. Mill] Strictures on Some Passages in the Dissertation [On the Progress of Ethical Philosophy]....

By James Mill

"A Fragment on Mackintosh" presents James Mill's critical response to Sir James Mackintosh's dissertation on ethical philosophy. This work offers a detailed examination of Mackintosh's views, particularly his departures from utilitarian principles. Mill's sharp, analytical style dissects Mackintosh's arguments, providing valuable insights into the nuances of 19th-century ethical and political thought. Scholars of philosophy and intellectual history will find this a key text for understanding the development of utilitarianism and the debates surrounding it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1247588297
• ISBN13: 9781247588292
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.7"