James Mill Biography

James Mill biography

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NAME: James Mill
OCCUPATION: Historian, Philosopher, Academic Author
BIRTH DATE: April 06, 1773
DEATH DATE: June 23, 1836
PLACE OF BIRTH: Northwater Bridge, Forfarshire, Scotland
PLACE OF DEATH: London, England

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James Mill was a Scottish historian, economist, and philosopher. He supported the radical philosophical belief called Utilitarianism.

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James Mill was a Scottish historian, economist, and philosopher. He successfully propagated the radical philosophical belief of Utilitarianism, an approach to philosophy based on scientific evidence, and a humanistic approach to politics and economics. His Elements of Political Economy clearly spell out his views. His son John Stuart Mill became a celebrated and respected Utilitarian thinker.