About
James Mill, born in Scotland, studied at the University of Edinburgh and was a Presbyterian preacher before moving to London in 1802. He became a journalist and editor, then met Jeremy Bentham in 1808, becoming his chief disciple and propagator of utilitarianism. He was a central figure in philosophical radicalism, advocating parliamentary reform. His major work, The History of British India (1817), was the first comprehensive historical account of the British conquest, though he never visited India. He worked at the East India Company, wrote on political economy and associationist psychology, and helped found University College London.
* 1773-04-06 — † 1836-06-23
Major works
- The History of British India (1817)history
- Elements of Political Economy (1821)political economy
- Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind (1829)psychology
- Government (1820)essay
Key milestones
- 1808Met Jeremy Bentham and became his chief ally.
- 1819Appointed as an official at the East India Company.
- 1825Helped found the University of London (later University College London).
Themes
UtilitarianismPolitical reformPolitical economyAssociationist psychologyColonialism and critique of Indian
Sources: britannica.com · plato.stanford.edu