John Stuart Mill and the Religion of Humanity
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Published: May 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 424
ISBN-13: 9780826213877
Subjects: Philosophy of religion; Western philosophy, c 1800 to c 1900; Movements - Utilitarianism; Mill, John Stuart; Religion And Politics; Religious; Philosophy; Ethics & Moral Philosophy; General; History & Surveys - Modern; 1806-1873; Mill, John Stuart,; Religion
Description: "John Stuart Mill and the Religion of Humanity introduces material that requires significant reevaluation of John Stuart Mill's contribution to the development of the liberal tradition.".

"John Stuart Mill and the Religion of Humanity examines the religious thought and aspirations of the philosopher and shows that, contrary to the conventional view of Mill as the prototypical secular liberal, religious preoccupations dominated his thought and structured his endeavors throughout his life.

For a proper appreciation of Mill's thought and legacy, the depth of his animus toward traditional transcendent religion must be recognized, along with the seriousness of his intent to found a nontheological religion to serve as its replacement."--BOOK JACKET.