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Publication of a System of Logic
This was John Mill's first major publication. According to Mills the best way to explore and explain the world is through natural sciences. He also believed that in order to know the human mind and actions it is explained through science. One important doctrine of the philosophy of logic is that human intellect corresponds with laws of the universe. -
Publication of the Principles of Political Economy
John Mills published the book Principles of Political Economics in 1848 and it became a dominant British textbook until 1890. Mills explains his thoughts on industrialization and how these societies should be co-operatives. Mills believe that if industries became co-operative, they would have advantage over commune or socialist institution through competition against trade firms. -
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Publication of On Liberty and Utilitarianism
Mills published Utilitarianism in 1861 in the Fraser's Magazine, then later on in a book in 1863. In this publication it shows the principle of morality through differentiating right from wrong. Also, in the book it mentions the principle of unity which is the actions of a person would determine happiness. If it was right actions, then it led to happiness if wrong then no happiness.
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The Subjection of Women
The subject of Women was an important documentation of the history of feminism written by Mills. In this work Mill calls for women equality which was a controversial topic during this timeframe. Also, in his writing he discusses how one sex should not be legally subordinate over the other and how subordination negatively affects women, men and children.