This text offers a clear and highly readable introduction to the ethical and social-political philosophy of John Stuart Mill. Dale Miller provides a cogent and careful account of the main arguments offered by Mill, considers the critical responses to his work, and assesses its legacy for contemporary philosophy.

Pt. I. FOUNDATIONS OF MILL'S MORAL, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT. A singular life -- Mill's understanding of human nature -- Pt. II. MILL'S MORAL PHILOSOPHY. The 'proof' of the principle of utility -- The higher pleasures -- Utilitarianism : The 'happiness morality' -- Mill's theory of right and wrong -- Pt. III. MILL'S SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT. Mill on liberty and individuality -- Millian normative political economy -- Millian democracy -- Pt. IV. CONCLUDING REMARKS. Mill's Utopian utilitarianism.