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John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 – 7 May 1873)

  • Publication of "The system of logic"

    This was Mill's first major publication and defined him as a philosopher of social sciences.
  • Publication of "On Liberty"

    "individual freedom on utilitarian values rather than natural right, arguing that the only limit to and individual’s freedom of choice should be when those choices would harm others."
  • Service on Parliment

    Running from 1865 to 1868, he served on parliament. He was very liberal. Fighting to reform Irish land holdings and women's suffrage
  • John Stuart Mill- On Liberty