In "On Socialism" John Stuart Mill's critiques the mid-19th century socialist like Saint-Simon and Robert Owens. His analytical mind and writing clearly raised many cutting edge ussues which are still relevant in the 21st century.In "Subjection of Women" he delivers a powerful blow to the repressive attitudes towards women. This was a very early strike for women's equality and laid the groundwork for more progressive thought and action A Collector's Edition.