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Originally published as three essays in Fraser's Magazine in 1861, this is the first appearance of this important work in book form. Parker, Son and Bourn, 1863. Original cloth. Backstrip is missing, corners are worn, hinges are cracked and fragile but boards are still attached, binding is a little weak but no loose pages, text is unmarked. Previous owners' names on title page and front endpage, mostly in pencil but one in ink. See photos. An excellent candidate for restoration.

John Stuart Mill's 'Utilitarianism' is a classic exposition and defense of utilitarianism in ethics.