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Students of political theory will welcome the return to print of this brilliant defense of ordered liberty. Impugning John Stuart Mill's famous treatise, On Liberty, Stephen criticized Mill for turning abstract doctrines of the French Revolution into "the creed of a religion."

With great energy and clarity, Sir James Fitzjames Stephen (1829-1894), author of History of the Criminal Law of England, and judge of the High Court from 1879-91, challenges John Stuart Mill's On Liberty and On Utilitarianism, arguing that Mill's view of... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity is a thought-provoking and insightful book written by James Fitzjames Stephen. The book explores the three fundamental principles that have been the cornerstone of modern democracies: liberty, equality, and fraternity. Stephen delves into the origins... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity is a book written by James Fitzjames Stephen that explores the concepts of individual liberty, equality, and fraternity in society. Stephen argues that these three principles are essential for the proper functioning of a democratic society and that... Read Full Overview

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity is a book written by James Fitzjames Stephen, a British lawyer and philosopher. The book is a critique of the French Revolution and its ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Stephen argues that these ideals, while noble in theory, are impractical... Read Full Overview