{"product_id":"140578","title":"Ask Mill the Truth ","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/tmgdisk01.cafe24.com\/images\/vs\/4172\/sv\/WQtVORGDkJ0jnpitGC2W6U.png?v=1764955582\" style=\"max-width:100%;max-height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:95%\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;font-size:30px;font-weight:bolder;line-height:1.6em\"\u003e Ask Mill the Truth \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd 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style=\"text-align:left;word-break:break-all;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6em;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003eBook Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e John Stuart Mill is generally known as a thinker who emphasized 'freedom'. \u003cbr\u003eHowever, the view that freedom of expression is simply 'saying what you want to say' is far from Mill's theory of freedom.\u003cbr\u003e Moreover, this fragmentary understanding obscures the ideological depth of Mill's theory of liberty and results in the overlooking of topics other than liberty in his discussions.\u003cbr\u003e To fully understand Mill's ideas about freedom, we must go beyond On Liberty alone and examine the philosophical foundations of his concept of freedom in relation to his other major works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Author Lee Ho-gyu, crossing communication theory and political philosophy, keenly captures the questions Mill's thought poses for today's democratic society. \u003cbr\u003eHe emphasizes that only when we comprehensively understand the social context in which Mill's ideas on freedom, which kept a certain distance from classical liberalism, were formed and what meaning they had in his entire ideological system can we understand why Mill placed so much emphasis on freedom.\u003cbr\u003e And it goes beyond the simple 'right' dimension of Mill's concept of freedom to understand it as a process of self-reflection and self-formation, and deeply unravels the core themes of Mill's thought, such as the tyranny of the majority, the reconstruction of utilitarianism, the value of individuality, freedom of discussion and Socratic dialogue, the transformation of the concept of truth, and freedom of expression of opinion.\u003cbr\u003e Above all, this book presents Mill's original perspective on freedom as \"an educational and social condition for growing into a better human being,\" and has both academic depth and practical significance. \u003cbr\u003eIt will provide a source of profound thought for researchers specializing in philosophy, political science, and communication studies, as well as for all those seeking to reflect on the essence of democracy and freedom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e You can preview some of the book's contents.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePreview\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003eindex\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Opening remarks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The Harmful Effects of Democracy through the Tyranny of the Majority and the Individuality of the Mill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The democratic human form of wheat\u003cbr\u003e Tyranny and conformism of the democratic majority\u003cbr\u003e tyranny of emotions\u003cbr\u003e Giving up one's freedom due to slave mentality\u003cbr\u003e The problem of unequal social relations\u003cbr\u003e The importance of individual choice and opinion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Mill's Subjective Happiness and the Skillful Judge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The reason Mill broke away from Bentham's utilitarianism\u003cbr\u003e Reconstructing the concept of happiness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Mill's Individuality and Debate: The Encounter of Individuality and Sociality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Why does wheat insist on individuality?\u003cbr\u003e The relationship between individuality, human happiness, and freedom\u003cbr\u003e Enhancing freedom and individuality of discussion\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Socratic Dialogue and the Subject of Cognition as Interpreted by Mill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The common concern of Mill and Socrates is\u003cbr\u003e Encounter with Schleiermacher and the Socratic Dialogue Method\u003cbr\u003e Characteristics of Socratic dialogue as interpreted by Mill\u003cbr\u003e The Encounter of Mill's Epistemology and Dialogue for Freedom of Discussion and Cognition\u003cbr\u003e Dialogue and Social Epistemology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Changing Attitudes Toward the Truth of the Mill and the Intellectual Authority of the Individual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What is meant by truth in “On Liberty”?\u003cbr\u003e Intellectual anarchy and individual subjective judgment due to changing times\u003cbr\u003e The shift from absolute truth to provisional truth\u003cbr\u003e The philosophy of relativity of knowledge and error and opposition\u003cbr\u003e The individual as a truth-seeking agent in On Liberty\u003cbr\u003e A Dialectical Discussion for the Individual as a Truth-Seeking Agent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Every Opinion Must Be Heard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Who is freedom of expression for?\u003cbr\u003e Freedom of discussion and thought for intellectual freedom\u003cbr\u003e Publicness of opinions and changes in communication situations \u003cbr\u003eEqual voice with 'every opinion must be heard'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Rational Freedom for the Individual as a Subject of Cognition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What is subjective awareness as a democratic human being?\u003cbr\u003e Discussion of the perfection of the individual in Mill's writings\u003cbr\u003e The individual as a harmony of individuality and sociality\u003cbr\u003e A mutually beneficial relationship that recognizes rational freedom and mutual superiority\u003cbr\u003e The individual as a subject of perception and desirable human relationships\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Leaving\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003eInto the book\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e The view that freedom of expression is simply 'saying what you want to say' is far from Mill's theory of freedom.\u003cbr\u003e Mill does not perceive true freedom as simply doing whatever one wants or following the expectations of those around one and society.\u003cbr\u003e He finds freedom in the ability to reflect and understand where his desires come from.\u003cbr\u003e Human desires and choices are shaped by various factors, including customs, personality, upbringing, and social relationships. \u003cbr\u003e--- From \"Chapter 1 Introduction\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Democracy necessitated a change in the principles governing existing social relations.\u003cbr\u003e As human interactions become more frequent and complex than in the past, we can exert unexpected influence on others.\u003cbr\u003e These changes have resulted in a democratic environment where people's egos have taken on a public character, a contrast to the past.\u003cbr\u003e In the past, the number of people who could act in public spaces was limited, but under a democratic system, individuals directly elect national leaders in a way that allows them to assume the status of sovereign and fulfill public responsibilities.\u003cbr\u003e Therefore, accepting others' decisions without deep reflection is an act of losing one's own subjectivity.\u003cbr\u003e --- From \"Chapter 2: The Harmful Effects of Democracy through the Tyranny of the Majority and the Individuality of the Mill\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Happiness is a subjective emotion.\u003cbr\u003e The act of consciously recognizing and judging whether one is happy is absurd. \u003cbr\u003eIn this respect, Mill argues that we should not perceive or judge happiness based on Carlyle's anti-ego theory.\u003cbr\u003e That is, while Mill believes that humans should pursue happiness, he argues that happiness itself should not be the ultimate goal.\u003cbr\u003e In order to pursue happiness, you must not make happiness the purpose of life, but something else.\u003cbr\u003e Happiness is not something you perceive, but rather an emotion you feel as you go along the path you are passing.\u003cbr\u003e --- From \"Chapter 3, Mill's Subjective Happiness and the Skillful Judge\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mill's discussion of individuality begins in Chapter 3 of On Liberty, \"Of Individuality, as one of the Elements of Wellbeing.\"\u003cbr\u003e In this section, Mill argues that developing and practicing the highest mental faculties and virtues of human beings is essential for growing into a self-reliant human being. \u003cbr\u003eFrom Mill's perspective, individuality is not simply difference, but a core condition for identity formation.\u003cbr\u003e Individuals live as their true selves by putting into practice the values ​​they deem desirable and by setting the direction and purpose of their lives based on those values.\u003cbr\u003e To achieve this, people must constantly reflect and contemplate on their own values ​​and obligations to others.\u003cbr\u003e --- From “Chapter 4: The Individuality and Discussion of Mill”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Socratic method is not simply about examining the logical consistency between statements.\u003cbr\u003e Rather, the point is to check whether the concepts we use in our daily lives are clearly defined.\u003cbr\u003e It also aims to thoroughly explore the context in which these concepts are formed and used. \u003cbr\u003eThis makes us reflect on the original meaning of the concepts we have uncritically accepted, and how they have become distorted or hardened into fixed dogmas over time.\u003cbr\u003e --- From \"Chapter 5: Socratic Dialogue and the Subject of Cognition as Interpreted by Mill\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While many opinions are thought to be formed by reason, considering the debate over the relativity of knowledge, most people's ideas about right and wrong are inevitably influenced by the limitations of their perception, their prejudices, and their own emotions and the social sentiments of the time. \u003cbr\u003eSo, what is needed to eliminate the factors that negatively influence people's thinking and awaken them from the illusion that their beliefs are true? We need to acknowledge the logical limitations of the statements we claim to be true and constantly compare them with the opinions of others who conflict with our own.\u003cbr\u003e --- From “Chapter 6: Changes in Attitudes Toward the Truth of the Mill and the Intellectual Authority of the Individual”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There are studies that emphasize that freedom of expression is not limited to the rights of speakers, but also includes the freedom of listeners.\u003cbr\u003e O'Rourke interprets Mill's theory of free speech as protecting the rights of not only the speaker but also the listener.\u003cbr\u003e Freedom of expression is ultimately related to the freedom of the listener, in that individuals should be able to make their own final judgments on any subject.\u003cbr\u003e --- From Chapter 7, “All Opinions Must Be Heard”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn On Liberty, Mill writes, “It is not so much what a man does as what he is.”\u003cbr\u003e What is noteworthy in this passage is the meaning of the expression 'a certain person'.\u003cbr\u003e This is not limited to the level of simple behavior, but can be seen as including the personality traits and abilities of an individual, or in other words, the qualitative dimension of that person.\u003cbr\u003e Mill believes that while human actions themselves are important, the character and qualities of the person performing the actions are also important factors to consider.\u003cbr\u003e --- From “Chapter 8: Rational Freedom for the Individual as a Subject of Cognition”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A free individual is not a being indifferent to others.\u003cbr\u003e He is an ethical subject who can feel the pain and joy of others, and this is also in line with Mill's utilitarian ethics.\u003cbr\u003e He did not view the realization of the public good as simply maximizing the interests of the majority. \u003cbr\u003eInstead, it was understood as a result based on empathy and communal sensitivity.\u003cbr\u003e In this way, freedom is not a claim to selfish rights.\u003cbr\u003e It is redefined as an ethical practice that forms communal bonds through autonomous reflection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e --- From \"Chapter 9, Leaving\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003ePublisher's Review\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e “Freedom of expression is not a right limited to those who speak.\u003cbr\u003e It also includes the freedom of listeners to hear diverse opinions.\u003cbr\u003e Mill did not view freedom of thought and expression as merely a means to guarantee individual rights.\u003cbr\u003e He regarded this freedom as an essential foundation for society as a whole to pursue truth and grow intellectually.\u003cbr\u003e He believes that people can examine their own beliefs in an environment where diverse public goods allow them to freely express and discuss their opinions. \u003cbr\u003eIt also argues that understanding other people's perspectives can foster deeper thinking and more mature judgment.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book seeks to explain why it is important to reexamine the beliefs and common sense we take for granted through Mill's thinking.\u003cbr\u003e For Mill, freedom is much deeper and more fundamental than the absence of external interference or mere discourse on rights.\u003cbr\u003e The author explores \"what true freedom is\" and what it means for individuals and society, and delves deeply into how individuals can break free from blind belief and grow into ideological subjects amid the divisions and conflicts facing our society today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The philosophical framework of this book lies in a three-dimensional reconstruction of how the core concepts of Mill's thought—freedom, individuality, discussion, and truth—are organically connected. \u003cbr\u003eAnd the nine chapters in total are systematic and progressive, guiding the reader to understand Mill's thoughts step by step.\u003cbr\u003e Each chapter covers an independent topic, but builds on the preceding discussion and solidifies the overall argument.\u003cbr\u003e Chapters 2-4 explore Mill's emphasis on individual freedom within a social context.\u003cbr\u003e At this time, he points out the 'tyranny of the majority' and conformism, which are the greatest evils of a democratic society, and persuasively presents the reasons for protecting individual freedom and 'individuality'.\u003cbr\u003e Next, the author provides a philosophical foundation for his core argument.\u003cbr\u003e Chapters 5-7 connect Mill's concept of 'discussion' with the Socratic dialogue as a concrete methodology for realizing individuality, and emphasize the open process of inquiry toward 'provisional truth.' \u003cbr\u003eThe author presents 'discussion' as a key tool for realizing individuality and social progress, and expands it into an intellectual attitude that citizens in a democratic society must practice.\u003cbr\u003e The final eight chapters define humans as social beings and show how individuals are formed as 'subjects of cognition' within relationships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The greatest virtue of this book is that it offers a profound philosophical diagnosis of the reality of Korean society today and practical alternatives based on Mill's thought.\u003cbr\u003e Through Mill, the author illuminates 'freedom of expression' from the perspective of the speaker, the recipient's 'right to hear', and the condition for the intellectual progress and pursuit of truth in society as a whole, thereby transcending the individual's private rights and emerging as a core value for the intellectual growth of the community.\u003cbr\u003e Moreover, in an age where we are trapped in partisan logic and our hostility only intensifies, the Socratic 'debate' model presented by the author offers a powerful alternative. \u003cbr\u003eThrough this process, readers come to realize that they must become 'subjects of perception' who make their own judgments through critical thinking, rather than passive recipients of information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book is not simply a compendium of Mill's ideas; it has the power to make readers reflect on their own lives and our society.\u003cbr\u003e This book will provide an opportunity for deep reflection for readers seeking a deeper understanding of \"On Liberty,\" researchers seeking to reflect on the problems of modern society through the lens of classical philosophy, intellectuals seeking to cultivate independent thinking skills amidst the information overload, and all those seeking to explore the significance of \"freedom of expression\" for the intellectual progress of a community in a democratic society.\u003cbr\u003e I hope this book will contribute to 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