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The Subjection of Women

Pages
152
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

John Stuart Mill's "The Subjection of Women" is a foundational text in feminist philosophy. It argues for the legal and social equality of women, challenging the prevailing patriarchal structures of the 19th century. Mill systematically dismantles arguments for female subordination, advocating for a society where women have the same opportunities and rights as men.

About the author

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John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 – 8 May 1873), usually cited as J. S. Mill, was a British philosopher, political economist, and civil servant. One of the most influential thinkers in the history of liberalism, he contributed widely to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Dubbed "the most influential English-speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century", Mill's conception of liberty justified the freedom of the individual in opposition to unlimited state and social control....