Who was John Stuart Mill?
Liberal philosopher and economist. Exponent of
Utilitarianism.
Date and Place of Birth:
20th May 1806, London, England.
Family Background:
Son of the philosopher, social historian and
economist. James Mill.
Education:
Educated by his father, James and his friends,
especially the philosopher Jeremy Bentham.
Chronology/Biography of John Suart Mill:
Written Works:
- 1843:
“A System of Logic.”
- 1848:
“Principles of Political Economy.”
- 1859: “Dissertations
and Discussions.”
- 1861:
“Considerations on Representative Government.”
- 1863:
“Utilitarianism.”
- 1869: “On the
Subjection of Women.”
- 1873:
“Autobiography.”
Marriage:
1851 to Harriet Taylor.
Places of Interest:
LONDON:
British Library.
Date and Place of Death:
8th May 1873, Avignon, France.
Age at Death:
67.
Site of Grave:
Cemetery at St Veran, near Avignon, Provence,
France.
