Mill and Darwin

Society is ever changing. Both physical and culturally we must adapt to new environments and changing culture. In literature there have been many analyses done on these changes. Two of the most influential of their time were perhaps John Stuart Mill’s “The Subjection of Women”, and Charles Darwin’s “The Descent of Man”. In examining these two works it is interesting to note the parallel discussions of evolution in society. Mill’s “The Subjection …

…from history. History here tells us that society will surely fail if both physical and cultural advancements are not made. Today we face medical and technological breakthroughs that would not have been possible if not for the research of scientific theorists such as Darwin. Similarly, in society we have made legal, political, and educational studies in ending repression and inequality. However, society always demands advancement. This is as vital today as it was 150 years ago.