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Autobiography

Pages
206
Published
1874
Language
English

Synopsis

This is the autobiography of John Stuart Mill, a towering figure in 19th-century philosophy and economics. Explore the life and mind of the man who shaped classical liberalism and profoundly influenced political thought. Discover his intellectual journey and contributions to society.

About the author

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John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 – 8 May 1873), usually cited as J. S. Mill, was a British philosopher, political economist, and civil servant. One of the most influential thinkers in the history of liberalism, he contributed widely to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Dubbed "the most influential English-speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century", Mill's conception of liberty justified the freedom of the individual in opposition to unlimited state and social control....