Personal Representation: Speech Of John Stuart Mill, Delivered In The House Of Commons, May 20, 1867 (1867) Paperback - 2010

Personal Representation: Speech of John Stuart Mill, Delivered in the House of Commons, May 20, 1867 (1867) is a book written by John Stuart Mill, a British philosopher, economist, and politician. The book is a transcript of a speech he gave in the House of Commons on May 20, 1867, in which he argued for the adoption of personal representation as a method of electing Members of Parliament (MPs) in the United Kingdom.In the speech, Mill criticizes the existing system of representation, which was based on geographical constituencies and the winner-takes-all principle. He argues that this system did not accurately reflect the diversity of opinions and interests in the country, and that it often led to the marginalization of minority groups.Mill proposes an alternative system of personal representation, in which voters would be able to choose their representative based on their personal qualities and qualifications, rather than just their party affiliation. He suggests that this would lead to a more diverse and representative Parliament, and would encourage greater participation in the political process.The book provides a fascinating insight into the political debates of the time, and into the thinking of one of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political thought, and in the ongoing debate about the best way to represent the interests of citizens in a democratic society.With An Appendix, Containing Notices Of Reports, Discussions, And Publications On The System In France, Geneva, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, The Australian Colonies, And The United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.