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Early Life of John Stuart Mill (1806-1873)
John Stuart Mill was born in on May 20, 1806, in Pentonville, in Northern London. He was surrounded by academically inclined people; including his father, who homeschooled Mill creating a rigorous education path for him to follow. Before the age of 12 Mill was speaking multiple languages including Greek and Latin. He was exceling in algebra and other academic areas, eventually leading him to teaching some of the younger children. Youtube -
John Stuart Mill: A system of Logic, Ratiocinative and Inductive
Although Mill published articles and essays during his early life, it wasn't until 1843 that he produced his systematic works on logic and political economy. In this work he addresses questions such as, the structure of scientific method, the principle of moral science and others. Mill provides a scientific methodology for reasoning and philosophy. Mill, J. S. (1895). A system of logic, ratiocinative and inductive, Longmans, Green 1895. -
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John Stuart Mill: Political Economy and Liberty
During this time, Mill produced popular and engaging works such as On Liberty, which continues to be one of his most read works. The main concepts we see through his work here, is the idea that liberty is essential to ensure the progress of not just ourselves as individuals but society as a whole. He imposes the ideals such as the value of individuality and development for everyone. Mill, John Stuart. On Liberty. The Floating Press, 1909 -
John Stuart Mill: Utilitarianism and Representative Government
Mills work Utilitarianism argues for the values of utilitarianism. He argued if society were to embrace utilitarianism as an ethic, we would be able to integrate those standards into our morals. John Stuart Mill believed that a representative government was the "ideal" form of government to uphold and was vocal that representatives should not make legislation. Mill, John Stuart Utilitarianism. The Floating Press 2009
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John Stuart Mill: The Subjection of Women
During this time in his life Mill was deeply invested in the unfair treatment of women when he published The Subjection of Women in 1869. He argued for greater freedoms and opportunities for women. He stood behind the notion that the previous societal order during the Victorian era was outdated and that men should not limit or control the lives of women. Mill, John Stuart. The Subjection of Women. Longmans, Green, Reader and Dyer, 1869
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Coming to the End of John Stuart Mill
John Stuart Mill died in Avignon, France on May 7, 1873, but not before he produced one last writing about the incredulous life he had lived. He describes in detail the transitions in thought from the cold emotionless fortitude of Utilitarianism basis in which he was raised, to a more romantic view that integrated with his previous beliefs. In turn it gave forth to some of his most impressive work. He was buried next to his loving wife. Mill, John Stuart. Autobiography. H. Holt and co., 1887.