Life Of John Stuart Mill

By William Leonard Courtney

Book Overview

The Life of John Stuart Mill is a biography written by William Leonard Courtney that chronicles the life of the famous British philosopher, economist, and political theorist, John Stuart Mill. The book provides a detailed account of Mill's childhood, education, and intellectual development, as well as his many contributions to social and political thought. Courtney explores Mill's early life, including his upbringing by his father James Mill, a prominent philosopher and economist in his own right. He then delves into Mill's education, which was highly rigorous and focused on developing his intellectual abilities. The book also covers Mill's personal life, including his marriage to Harriet Taylor, a fellow philosopher who greatly influenced his work.Throughout the biography, Courtney examines Mill's many works, including his influential treatise On Liberty, which argues for individual freedom and the importance of limiting government intervention in people's lives. The book also covers Mill's contributions to economics, including his advocacy for free trade and his ideas on the role of government in regulating the economy.Overall, The Life of John Stuart Mill provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most important thinkers of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, economics, or political theory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428636544
• ISBN13: 9781428636545
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"