John Stuart Mill 1806-1873

John Stuart Mill was born

May 20, 1806

London, UK

System of logic, published

1843

In this book, Mill introduces the theory of Induction which eliminates the need to use syllogisms. He used this method to address questions of language, logic, induction, relativity of knowledge, structure of the scientific method, arithmetic, geometry, and the principles of the moral science.

Utilitarianism

1861

The doctrine that an action is right as long as it promotes happiness and the greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the guiding principle
https://www.earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/mill1863.pdf

Subjection of women

1869

John Stuart Mill aruged for women's rights and contributed to the suffragette movement. He believed that legal and social inequality hindered human improvement and it was impossible to know the abilities of women if they were never given the same opportunities as men.
https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/the-subjection-of-women-by-j-s-mill

John Stuart Mill died

May 8, 1873

Avignon France