Book 19 - John Stuart Mill "The Subjection Of Women"

John Stuart Mill "The Subjection Of Women" (Broadview Press)




In a rather accessible extended essay, Mill argues for the emancipation of women both for the betterment of society and the personal benefit of women. What struck me most about Mill's essay is his clarity and conciseness. He lays out his thesis: "The principle which regulates the existing social relations between the two sexes - the legal subordination of one sex to the other - is wrong in itself, and now one of the chief hindrances to human improvement; and...it ought to be replaced by a principle of perfect equality, admitting no power or privilege on the one side, nor disability on the other." And what follows this direct - and entirely supportable - opinion is an organized, clear, and interesting look at the subjugation of women to men and the limits it places on progress.

This essay is extremely accessible because of its clarity, important because of its subject matter, and entertaining as well, and also relevant to Women's Histrory Month as well. In other words, buy it.

Tony Benn On The Radio

Excellent programme on Tony Benn on BBC Radio 4 right now - "Tony Benn On the Radio"

He will be sorely missed in political circles.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/on-air

Playing Away

I popped over to Faversham this morning and thought i had dressed wrongly, as it was still chilly and cool, and not till after midday did the sun came out and warmed the ground. When it did i felt so elated. I sold a few unwanted books and then went to the supermarket to get some food items for lunch.

I only bought one book today for a small sum of thirty five pence . a paperback of some of Ibsen's plays.