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050 4 _aJC
100 1 _aMill, John Stuart,
_d1806-1873
245 1 0 _aConsiderations on Representative Government
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Considerations_on_Representative_Government
500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508 _aProduced by Curtis A. Weyant and David Widger
520 _a"Considerations on Representative Government" by John Stuart Mill is a philosophical treatise written during the mid-19th century. The book argues for the merits of representative government and explores the conditions under which various forms of government may be effective or beneficial to society. Mill seeks to address and reconcile opposing theories regarding the organization and functionality of political institutions, ultimately positing that representative systems can enhance civic participation and individual moral development. The opening of the treatise establishes Mill's intent to examine the fundamental principles and practical implications of government structures, particularly in light of contemporary political debates. Mill notes a prevailing skepticism among both Conservatives and Liberals regarding their political doctrines and articulates the necessity of a more comprehensive understanding of governance that transcends mere compromise. He outlines two conflicting perspectives on political institutions: one that views them as products of human design and another that regards them as organic developments shaped by historical and cultural factors. This framing sets the stage for Mill's insights into why representative government may be ideal, as he believes it can foster citizen involvement and promote an active and responsible populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRepresentative government and representation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5669
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