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Autobiography
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ISBN13: 9781025343020
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Autobiography offers a profound and candid account of the life of John Stuart Mill, one of the most influential thinkers of the nineteenth century. The work meticulously details Mill's extraordinary upbringing under the rigorous tutelage of his father, James Mill, an educational experiment designed to create a premier intellectual champion for the cause of utilitarianism. Mill recounts his childhood mastery of classical languages and advanced sciences, providing a unique window into a radical pedagogical approach.
Beyond his academic achievements, the narrative explores Mill's emotional and philosophical evolution, including the pivotal mental crisis he suffered in his early twenties and his subsequent discovery of the restorative power of poetry and the arts. The book provides invaluable context for the origins of his seminal works, such as On Liberty and Utilitarianism, while chronicling his lifelong advocacy for social reform and individual autonomy. Central to the later chapters is his deep collaboration and relationship with Harriet Taylor, whom he credits as a vital influence on his intellectual maturity. As both a personal memoir and a record of a changing intellectual landscape, Autobiography remains an essential text for understanding the foundations of modern liberal and political thought.
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