John Stuart Mill in a post 9/11 Western Society Adam Kershek History 1002-106: Growth of Western Civilization Since 1715 November 2, 2017 It is no mystery that 9/11 brought upon change in American society. The lasting effects of this unforgiving event, such as, the ongoing wars, the severity of immigration and deportation laws, and the increase in racial profiling, continues to disrupt American society. This brings up an important question: Why are these still lasting issues in our
nationalism towards the country in which they were born. Others may change their customs and beliefs when moving to another nation or develop preference to another nation’s customs. It is in the hands of the individual to make this ultimate decision. John Stuart Mill believes that identity is an important part in decision-making; he might even argue that it is necessary in order to have nationalism. However, one’s self identity and nationalism can easily be strengthened or weakened with the introduction
This . . . will remain true . . . as long as social institutions do not admit the same free development of originality in women which is possible to men. When that time comes . . . we shall see . . . as much as it is necessary to know of the nature of women."5 Note that Mill speaks of the "free" development of women. In the history of philosophy a