John Stuart Mill was one of the greatest thinkers of the nineteenth
century. His impact on modern culture and thought has been immense, and
his continuing importance for contemporary philosophy and social thought
is widely recognized. This companion furnishes the reader with a
systematic and up-to-date account of the many facets of Mill's thought
and influence. New readers will find this the most convenient and
accessible guide to Mill currently available. Advanced students and
specialists will find a conspectus of recent developments in the
interpretation of Mill.