Compare and contrast the respective understandings of freedom, or liberty, given to us by John Stuart Mill and Karl Marx. How does each thinker define freedom?
Which one’s theory do you think is most conducive to protecting and fostering freedom and why?”
In writing this essay, you will be defending a certain interpretation of the texts at hand. This is not meant to be a research paper. This means that you should not consult or cite any sources other than the texts you have been asked to read in this course. In constructing your argument, you should restrict yourself to examining the relevant portions of the texts, and clearly pointing to those passages that support your particular reading of the texts. In addition, you are called upon to some extent to synthesize the various views under consideration, by contrasting the approaches of the three authors.
double-spacing, at least 12-point font, and include a word count as well as a Bibliography or Works Cited page. Any citation style is acceptable provided it is consistent.double-spacing, at least 12-point font, and include a word count as well as a Bibliography or Works Cited page. Any citation style is acceptable provided it is consistent.
