Mill and Carlyle: An Examination of Mr. John Stuart Mill s Doctrine of Causation in Relation to Moral Freedom is a book written by Patrick Proctor Alexander in 1866. The book is an analysis of the philosophical views of two prominent thinkers of the time, John Stuart Mill and Thomas Carlyle. Specifically, Alexander examines Mill's ideas on causation and how they relate to moral freedom.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of Mill's philosophy. Alexander begins by ...
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Mill and Carlyle: An Examination of Mr. John Stuart Mill s Doctrine of Causation in Relation to Moral Freedom is a book written by Patrick Proctor Alexander in 1866. The book is an analysis of the philosophical views of two prominent thinkers of the time, John Stuart Mill and Thomas Carlyle. Specifically, Alexander examines Mill's ideas on causation and how they relate to moral freedom.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of Mill's philosophy. Alexander begins by discussing Mill's theory of causation, which he argues is deterministic in nature. He then goes on to explore the implications of this theory for moral freedom, arguing that Mill's ideas are incompatible with the notion of free will.Throughout the book, Alexander draws on the writings of both Mill and Carlyle, comparing and contrasting their views on a range of philosophical issues. He also engages with the work of other contemporary thinkers, such as Herbert Spencer and Auguste Comte.Overall, Mill and Carlyle provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the philosophical ideas of two important figures in the Victorian era. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of philosophy, as well as to those studying the intellectual climate of the 19th century.Also An Occasional Discourse On Sauerteig.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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