Catalogue Description

Intensive study of the philosophical writings of John Stuart Mill, with particular attention to his ethical and political work.  Addresses the consistency of Mill's utilitarian ethics as applied to pressing social, legal, political, and economic issues of the 19th century (some of which remain to this day).  These include a defense of the emancipation of women, the nature of economic justice in industrial society, a defence of individual liberty, and the centrality of human flourishing to a justly ordered society. Prerequisite: 6 units in philosophy or instructor permission.

Required Prerequisites: Passing score for at least 6u in PHIL or instructor permission.

Recommended Prerequisites: Passing score on the WPE/ENGL190.

Note!
This course includes a substantial on-line component via WebCT, including on-line submission of assignments, discussions, and course material. This will require you to have regular and reliable access to computing facilities.

This is a catoon drawing of JS Mill from Vanity Fair shortly before his death. The caption at the bottom reads, "Statesmen, No. 141, A Feminine Philosopher."

No doubt, he earned this monicker for his determined promotion of women's suffrage while in Parliament, and for his effort to amend the Second Reform Bill 1867 to replace the use of 'man' with 'person'... perhaps, also for his love of Romantic poetry.