Autobiography (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789357486996)

"Autobiography" is a memoir written by John Stuart Mill, one of the most prominent philosophers and political economists of the 19th century. The book details Mill's life from his childhood through his adulthood and his intellectual development as a philosopher and economist. Mill begins the autobiography by discussing his upbringing and the education he received from his father. He goes on to describe his own experiences with education and his struggles with depression and a lack of purpose in his early adulthood. The book also delves into Mill's political and philosophical beliefs, including his advocacy for utilitarianism and his support for women's rights and social equality. Mill discusses his work as a member of parliament and his involvement in the debates over colonialism and the treatment of India by the British Empire. Throughout the autobiography, Mill reflects on the influences and experiences that shaped his intellectual development and his contributions to political and philosophical thought. "Autobiography" is a fascinating and insightful account of the life and intellectual development of one of the most influential philosophers and political economists of the 19th century.

Author: John Stuart Mill
ISBN-10: 9357486992
ISBN-13: 9789357486996
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Language: English
Published: 01/03/2023
Pages: 182
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d