Mill, James

Mill, James
(1773–1836)
Scottish philosopher, economist, and man of letters. Born in Forfar, Mill was educated at Edinburgh university. Working in London first as a freelance journalist, and subsequently for the East India Company, Mill became friendly with Bentham and grew to be a leading member of the ‘philosophical radicals’, the liberal and predominantly utilitarian group that included John Austin and the economist David Ricardo (1772–1823). Although most of his writing is an application of utilitarian principles to practical subjects such as education, the liberty of the press, and government, Mill also produced An Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind (1829), an elaboration of the associationist psychology of Hume and Hartley . Associationism is an appropriate philosophy of mind to put alongside utilitarianism, since it means that the task of the educator is to bring the student to associate private pleasure with advancement of the public welfare. In spite of Mill's extensive concerns with education, the upbringing of his son J. S. Mill has generally been regarded as excessively rigorous.

Philosophy dictionary. . 2011.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Mill,James — Mill (mĭl), James. 1773 1836. Scottish philosopher, economist, and a founder of utilitarianism. His works include An Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind (1829). * * * …   Universalium

  • Mill, James — born April 6, 1773, Northwater Bridge, Forfarshire, Scot. died June 23, 1836, London, Eng. Scottish philosopher, historian, and economist. After studying at the University of Edinburgh and teaching, he went to London in 1802, where he met Jeremy… …   Universalium

  • Mill, James — ► (1773 1836) Economista británico. Autor de Elementos de economía política, es uno de los principales exponentes del utilitarismo. * * * (6 abr. 1773, Northwater Bridge, Forfarshire, Escocia–23 jun. 1836, Londres, Inglaterra). Economista,… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • Mill, James — (1773 1836)    Philosopher and historian, s. of a shoemaker, was b. at Montrose, and showing signs of superior ability, was sent to the Univ. of Edin. with a view to the ministry. He was licensed as a preacher in 1798, but gave up the idea of the …   Short biographical dictionary of English literature

  • Mill, James — See Utilitarians ( …   History of philosophy

  • MILL, JAMES —    economist, born in Logie Pert, near Montrose, the son of a shoemaker, bred for the Church; was a disciple of Locke and Jeremy Bentham; wrote a History of British India, Elements of Political Economy, and an Analysis of the Human Mind ; held an …   The Nuttall Encyclopaedia

  • James Mill — James Mill. James Mill (6 de abril de 1773 – 23 de junio de 1836), fue un historiador, economista, politólogo y filósofo escocés. Nació en Northwater Bridge, en la parroquia de Logie Pert, Angus. Hijo de un zapatero, su madre, Isabel Fenton,… …   Wikipedia Español

  • James W. Marshall — le 24 janvier 1848, venant de découvrir de l or à Sutter s Mill …   Wikipédia en Français

  • James Wilson Marshall — James W. Marshall James W. Marshall James W. Marshall le 24 janvier 1848, venant de découvrir de l or à …   Wikipédia en Français

  • James Spencer Miller — Nacimiento 30 de julio 1953 Washington, D.C. Residencia EE.UU. Nacionalidad estadounidense Campo entomólogo, botánico …   Wikipedia Español

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”