John Stuart Mill
English philosopher John Stuart Mill (1806 -1873) was a political economist and one of the most influential thinkers in the history of liberalism. He contributed to social and political theory, and political economy. Mill's conception of liberty justified the freedom of the individual in opposition to unlimited state and social control. Mill was a proponent of utilitarianism, developed by Jeremy Bentham, and contributed significantly to the theory of the scientific method. He was also the first...See more
English philosopher John Stuart Mill (1806 -1873) was a political economist and one of the most influential thinkers in the history of liberalism. He contributed to social and political theory, and political economy. Mill's conception of liberty justified the freedom of the individual in opposition to unlimited state and social control. Mill was a proponent of utilitarianism, developed by Jeremy Bentham, and contributed significantly to the theory of the scientific method. He was also the first Member of Parliament to call for women's suffrage. See less
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John Stuart Mill book reviews
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Utilitarianism
Relativism is a Danger
by MarkC, Nov 12, 2009
Relativistic arguments such as presented by Mill in this book are evil. Mill's approach is boring, pedantic, and applies his limited intellect to an area which it is ill suited. Relativism leads to ... Read More
