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John Stuart Mill

(1806–1873) Philosopher United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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John Stuart Mill was a philosopher from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for On Liberty.

Quick Facts About John Stuart Mill

Born
May 20, 1806
Died
May 8, 1873
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Profession
Philosopher
Notable works
On Liberty
Known for
On Liberty, Considerations on Representative Government, Autobiography
Spouse
Harriet Taylor Mill

About John Stuart Mill

He also worked as a political economist and is seen as a key figure of liberalism. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy calls him the most influential English‑speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century. Mill supported proportional representation in elections, the emancipation of women, and the creation of labour organisations and farm cooperatives.

Awards & Honors

honorary doctor of the University of Vienna Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

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