Educating Liberty

Democracy and Aristocracy in J.S. Mill's Political Thought

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, History & Theory
Cover of the book Educating Liberty by Chris Barker, Boydell & Brewer
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Chris Barker ISBN: 9781787443716
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Publication: November 15, 2018
Imprint: University of Rochester Press Language: English
Author: Chris Barker
ISBN: 9781787443716
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Publication: November 15, 2018
Imprint: University of Rochester Press
Language: English

Alexis de Tocqueville famously identified the problem of democracy as the "tyranny of the majority," where the rule of the majority oppresses or marginalizes minorities and individuals. John Stuart Mill, perhaps more than any other liberal thinker, attempted to find a solution to this problem. In this study of Mill's political theory, Chris Barker shows how Mill's civic education transforms individuals into citizens who are free to form opinions, analyze arguments, and wield a power capable of moderating the irresponsible power of the ruling majority. Barker examines Mill's thought as it is applied to five prominent components of democratic life-marriage, economic participation, scientific expertise, representative politics, and religion-with particular emphasis on gender and economic reform. Barker concludes that Mill's interpretation of liberty is not well described as either negative or positive. Instead, liberty consists in the mental independence or thinking power of the educated individuals composing and challenging majorities. CHRIS BARKER is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the American University in Cairo.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Alexis de Tocqueville famously identified the problem of democracy as the "tyranny of the majority," where the rule of the majority oppresses or marginalizes minorities and individuals. John Stuart Mill, perhaps more than any other liberal thinker, attempted to find a solution to this problem. In this study of Mill's political theory, Chris Barker shows how Mill's civic education transforms individuals into citizens who are free to form opinions, analyze arguments, and wield a power capable of moderating the irresponsible power of the ruling majority. Barker examines Mill's thought as it is applied to five prominent components of democratic life-marriage, economic participation, scientific expertise, representative politics, and religion-with particular emphasis on gender and economic reform. Barker concludes that Mill's interpretation of liberty is not well described as either negative or positive. Instead, liberty consists in the mental independence or thinking power of the educated individuals composing and challenging majorities. CHRIS BARKER is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the American University in Cairo.

More books from Boydell & Brewer

Cover of the book The Legend of the Grail by Chris Barker
Cover of the book Displaced Heritage by Chris Barker
Cover of the book Looking for the "Harp" Quartet by Chris Barker
Cover of the book Sources and Methods in African History by Chris Barker
Cover of the book Following the Black Prince on the Road to Poitiers, 1355-1356 by Chris Barker
Cover of the book The Rameau Compendium by Chris Barker
Cover of the book The Franciscans in the Middle Ages by Chris Barker
Cover of the book Enlightened War by Chris Barker
Cover of the book Remaking English Society by Chris Barker
Cover of the book Imagining Home by Chris Barker
Cover of the book Alfred's Wars: Sources and Interpretations of Anglo-Saxon Warfare in the Viking Age by Chris Barker
Cover of the book Britannia and the Bear by Chris Barker
Cover of the book Nation and Classical Music by Chris Barker
Cover of the book War and the Making of Medieval Monastic Culture by Chris Barker
Cover of the book European Music, 1520-1640 by Chris Barker
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy