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  Selected Works of John Stuart...

  John Mills

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  On Liberty is a philosophical essay by the English philosopher John Stuart Mill. Published in 1859, it applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and state. Mill suggests standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality, which he considers prerequisite to the higher pleasures—the summum bonum of utilitarianism. Furthermore, Mill asserts that democratic ideals may result in the tyranny of the majority. Among the standards proposed are Mill's three basic liberties of individuals, his three legitimate objections to government intervention, and his two maxims regarding the relationship of the individual to society.On Liberty was a greatly influential and well-received work. Some classical liberals and libertarians have criticized it for its apparent discontinuity with Utilitarianism, and vagueness in defining the arena within which individuals can contest government infringements on their personal freedom of action. The ideas presented in On Liberty have remained the basis of much political thought. It has remained in print since its initial publication. A copy of On Liberty is passed to the president of the British Liberal Democrats as a symbol of office.Utilitarianism is a classic exposition and defence of utilitarianism in ethics. The essay first appeared as a series of three articles published in Fraser's Magazine in 1861; the articles were collected and reprinted as a single book in 1863.  Mill's aim in the book is to explain what utilitarianism is, to show why it is the best theory of ethics, and to defend it against a wide range of criticisms and misunderstandings. Though heavily criticized both in Mill's lifetime and in the years since, Utilitarianism did a great deal to popularize utilitarian ethics and has been considered "the most influential philosophical articulation of a liberal humanistic morality that was produced in the nineteenth century.Contents:On LibertyUtilitarianism

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  The Dogs of Mariupol - Russia's...

  Tom Mutch

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  When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Kateryna hung up her dresses, Oksana and Stanislav put down their lawyers' briefs and Oksen slammed shut his philosophy textbooks. Alongside thousands of their fellow citizens, they strapped on armour, picked up weapons and chose to risk their lives for the freedom and independence of their homeland. Many would never return.
  Journalist Tom Mutch woke up in Kyiv on 24 February to a world changed for ever. Making a fateful choice to stay and cover the invasion, he witnessed the forging of an 'iron generation' of young Ukrainians. With first-hand reporting from all the major battlegrounds and front lines, The Dogs of Mariupol recounts the war's notorious encounters, such as the Battle of Kyiv and the Siege of Mariupol, but also uncovers untold stories, like the 1st Tank Brigade's desperate defence of Chernihiv and the civilian guerrilla army fighting overwhelming odds in Sumy.
  This is not a triumphalist account of Ukraine's fight, however. It painstakingly documents the immense human catastrophe wrought on Ukrainian society and the divisions between those who fought and those who fled. It also delves deeper into events to answer important historical questions: could the Russian plan to capture Kyiv have succeeded? Did Ukraine make a fatal error by committing for so long to the defence of Bakhmut? And with more western support, could Ukraine have won this terrible war outright?

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  Protecting the Mountain Man's...

  Misty M. Beller

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  In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, loyalty, a hidden fortune…and a bride he can’t remember marrying.  Jude Coulter is far more comfortable in his family’s sapphire mine tucked in the Montana mountains than on the bustling streets of New York City, where he’s been sent to deliver a shipment of gems. His relief at boarding the train for the first leg of his journey home is short-lived when an accident renders him unconscious.  Angela Larkin worked hard to earn this assignment for the Treasury—an undercover mission to determine the source of the sapphires brought each year for auction in the city. When an accident causes her target to lose his recent memory, Angela jumps at the opportunity to create the ideal ruse. Jude seems surprised to learn the two of them had married and were returning from a glorious wedding trip, but his severe head injury keeps him from protesting…for now.  But the accident is far from the worst threat they face. When enemies close in, Angela and Jude must depend on each other to survive the treacherous journey home. As the danger mounts, so too does an attraction neither of them anticipated. But can their love withstand the revelation of their tangled beginnings?  From a USA Today bestselling author comes a mountain family saga filled with a pretend marriage, amnesia, undercover agents, and a love worth treasuring far more than riches.

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  Ethics of Aristotle

  Aristotle

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  "The Ethics of Aristotle" is a timeless classic of philosophy that continues to influence ethical thinking today. In this work, Aristotle explores the nature of morality, virtue, and the good life, drawing on his extensive knowledge of human psychology and the nature of the world. With a focus on practical wisdom and the development of character, Aristotle lays out a comprehensive ethical system that is grounded in reason and guided by a sense of purpose. His ideas on friendship, justice, and the role of the individual in society have had a profound impact on Western thought and continue to be studied and debated by philosophers, scholars, and everyday readers alike. "The Ethics of Aristotle" is a must-read for anyone interested in ethics, morality, and the human condition.

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  Raising and Caring For Your...

  Melinda Perry

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  Do you know that understanding how to flow perfectly with your toddlers and how to assist your baby walk while pressing the wheel during playtime is crucial in toddler parenting?This book focuses on how to simply help parents understand what is expected of them while parenting toddlers which begins with;?	understanding how to improve a child behaviour, ?	how to positively raise a child,?	how to enjoy parenting,?	methods of raising a child,?	how to self-discipline a young child,…and many more.There is undoubtedly an array of what might look like 'normal' development. Nevertheless, relating to experts will make one understand that particular milestones need to be attained by specific age groups and phases in every area of their lives.Small children are subconsciously known for their childish display and other behavioral issues. To encourage hearing and listening to you, follow proper parenting ideas explained in this book.This book will help several parents achieve proper parenting of their toddlers in a more simplified way.

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  Age of Sail’s Most Famous...

  Charles River Editors

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  By the mid-15th century, the Byzantine Empire had collapsed and the various Crusades that had taken place in the region had largely disrupted the overland routes of the Silk Road and trade. Compounding the difficulties of trade was the rise of the Ottoman Empire in place of the Byzantines and the outbreak of the Black Death in Europe.  
  It was roughly around this time that a period of European exploration began, and major factors that contributed to this period of exploration were introduced by the Chinese, albeit indirectly. The magnetic compass had already been developed and used by the Chinese sailors since the 12th century, although it had first been created in the 3rd century B.C. as a divination device. The Song Dynasty then began using the device for land navigation in the 11th century and sailors began using it shortly after. The technology slowly spread west via Arab traders, although a case can be made for the independent European creation for the compass. Regardless, by the 13th century the compass had found its way to Western traders, coming at a time that trade had been increasing across Europe.  
  By the start of the 15th century, ships were now much larger and able to support long-distance travel with a minimum number of crew aboard, fueling European imperialism across the globe. Maritime trade expanded on an unprecedented scale, bringing resources to and from Asia and the Americass, and even some powerful companies like the British East India Company raised capital from investors and operated with quasi-sovereign authority in far-flung regions. 
  Of course, the various European powers, many of whom had already been fighting each other for generations, jockeyed for spices, gold, converts, and power across the seas, bringing about some of history’s most famous naval engagements and determining the fates of empires.  

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