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John Stuart Mill was born
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System of logic, published
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
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
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Subjection of women
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.
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John Stuart Mill died
Avignon France