John Stuart Mill

The Subjection of Women By John Stuart Mill The Annotated Classic Edition

A cornerstone of liberalism from the great social radical of English philosophy, JOHN STUART MILL.


Mill argues for female equality in a Victorian society that denied women many social and political rights. He also points out that while there may be physical differences between men and women, there is no evidence that they differ substantially in mental or moral capabilities.


He regards gender inequality as part of an older social system in which matters were decided by use of force and makes a strong argument that modern society should operate on the basis of reason rather than force.


This landmark in the struggle for human rights for equality in all legal, political, social and domestic relations between men and women.