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Philosophy

Utilitarianism

by John Stuart Mill

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2 hr estimatedB2–C1 Linden levelRead now availability6 chapters

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About this book

Utilitarianism is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to John Stuart Mill. Catalog subjects include Utilitarianism. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

Utilitarianism is calibrated from 23,678 sampled words across 6 chapters: sentences average 39.3 words, 68.9% exceed 24 words and 11.8% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 39.3 words, with 39.7% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

11.8% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Short commitment

A few long sections make advance stopping points useful. About 5 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

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Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

6 chapters

  1. 01CONTENTS.2 min
  2. 02CHAPTER I.8 min
  3. 03CHAPTER II.39 min
  4. 04CHAPTER III.16 min
  5. 05CHAPTER IV.13 min
  6. 06CHAPTER V.31 min
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An English philosopher, political economist and reformer whose writing shaped debates about liberty, logic, representation and economic method.

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