James Mill - A Biography

Klappentext Alexander Bain's biography, published in 1882, of Scots-born political philosopher and empiricist James Mill (1773-1836). Zusammenfassung The achievement of James Mill (1773–1836), political philosopher, economist and historian has largely been overshadowed by that of his son, John Stuart Mill, but Alexander Bain's 1882 biography shows that Mill made significant contributions to philosophy (especially utilitarianism), history and political reform. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Early life in Scotland. 1773-1802; 2. Start in London. 1802-8; 3. History of India, Edinburgh Review, Philanthropist, education movement. 1808-18; 4. Appointment to the India House. 1819-23; 5. Articles in the supplement to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. 1816-23; 6. Westminster Review; 7. Closing years: India charter, London Review: 'Fragment on Mackintosh'; 8. Review of latest writings: Political Economy: 'Analysis of the Human Mind': fragment on Mackintosh; 9. Character and influence; Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: Alexander Bain
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.12.2011
• EAN: 9781108040808
• ISBN: 978-1-108-04080-8
• No. of pages: 506
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Biography: historical, political and military