John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Life
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John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Life is an essay that examines Mill’s views on the nature of a good life, individual autonomy, and moral purpose within the broader context of liberal philosophy.
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| John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Life canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Life Context triple: [Four Essays on Liberty, hasPart, John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Life]
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Life Target entity description: John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Life is an essay that examines Mill’s views on the nature of a good life, individual autonomy, and moral purpose within the broader context of liberal philosophy.
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A.
The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia is a scholarly book by Neil M. Gorsuch that critically examines the legal, moral, and philosophical arguments surrounding assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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B.
Institutes of Moral Philosophy
Institutes of Moral Philosophy is an 18th-century treatise by Scottish Enlightenment thinker Adam Ferguson that systematically explores ethics, human nature, and the principles of moral judgment.
-
C.
The Science of Ethics
The Science of Ethics is a major 19th-century philosophical work by Leslie Stephen that systematically examines moral philosophy and the foundations of ethical theory.
-
D.
Ethics for the New Millennium
Ethics for the New Millennium is a philosophical and spiritual book by the 14th Dalai Lama that outlines a universal, secular approach to compassion and moral living in the modern world.
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E.
Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics of Humanism
"Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics of Humanism" is a philosophical work by Paul Kurtz that articulates and defends a secular, human-centered ethical framework independent of religious doctrine.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
essay
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philosophical essay ⓘ work on liberal philosophy ⓘ |
| addresses |
how individuals should choose their life plans
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the justification of autonomy in Mill’s philosophy ⓘ the place of moral purpose in a liberal society ⓘ |
| analyzes |
Mill’s account of higher and lower pleasures
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the relationship between autonomy and well-being in Mill’s thought ⓘ |
| argues |
that Mill connects autonomy with moral and intellectual growth
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that a good life for Mill involves the cultivation of higher capacities ⓘ |
| concerns |
ethical theory
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philosophy of life ⓘ political philosophy ⓘ |
| critiques | simplistic readings of Mill as a purely hedonistic utilitarian ⓘ |
| discusses |
the limits of moral obligation in Mill’s ethics
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the role of individuality in a good life ⓘ the tension between personal projects and moral duty ⓘ |
| examines |
individual autonomy
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liberal philosophy ⓘ moral purpose ⓘ the nature of a good life ⓘ |
| explores |
how liberalism understands life’s ultimate aims
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the compatibility of autonomy and moral duty ⓘ the role of social conditions in enabling a good life ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Mill’s conception of happiness
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Mill’s conception of moral responsibility ⓘ Mill’s conception of personal freedom ⓘ |
| hasMainSubject | John Stuart Mill ⓘ |
| interprets |
Mill’s utilitarianism in relation to life’s ends
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Mill’s views on character and self-development ⓘ Mill’s views on individuality and social progress ⓘ |
| isAbout |
the ends of human life in Mill’s philosophy
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the moral significance of personal choice ⓘ the relationship between liberty and the good life ⓘ |
| relatesToWorkOf |
Mill’s Autobiography
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On Liberty ⓘ Utilitarianism ⓘ |
| situatesInContext |
nineteenth-century liberalism
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the broader tradition of liberal philosophy ⓘ |
| usesFrameworkOf |
liberal individualism
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utilitarian ethics ⓘ |
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