John Stuart Mill
Born in 1806
Philosophy
Politics
John Stuart Mill was a prominent 19th-century English philosopher, political economist, and civil servant.
Born in 1806, he was subjected to an intense educational regimen by his father from a young age, becoming proficient in classical languages and philosophy.
Mill developed into a leading proponent of utilitarianism, though he modified Jeremy Bentham's original theory.
He was a strong advocate for individual liberty, women's rights, and democratic reforms.
Mill served as a Member of Parliament and worked for the East India Company.
His influential works include "On Liberty" and "Utilitarianism".
Mill's ideas on freedom of speech, harm principle, and representative government continue to shape modern liberal thought.
