Mill,John Stuart

Mill,John Stuart
Mill, John Stuart. 1806-1873.
British philosopher and economist known especially for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism. His many works include A System of Logic (1843), Principles of Political Economy (1848), and The Subjection of Women (1869).

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