john stuart mill
Definition
Proper noun: * John Stuart Mill: A 19th-century British philosopher, political economist, and civil servant. He is a central figure in the history of classical liberalism and utilitarianism, known for his rigorous intellectual contributions to ethics, logic, and political theory.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- John Stuart Mill's essay "On Liberty" is a foundational text of liberal thought.
- The ethical theories of John Stuart Mill extend the utilitarian principles established by Jeremy Bentham.
- Scholars often contrast the philosophies of John Stuart Mill and Immanuel Kant.
Advanced Usage
- "Millian": An adjective derived from his name, used to describe ideas, principles, or analyses characteristic of or in line with his work.
- A Millian approach to free speech emphasizes the importance of dissenting opinions for societal progress.
Variants and Related Words
- Utilitarianism (n): The ethical theory, significantly developed by Mill, that actions are right if they promote happiness or pleasure and wrong if they produce unhappiness or pain.
- Harm Principle (n): A concept from Mill's "On Liberty" stating that the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any individual against their will is to prevent harm to others.
- "On Liberty" (n): The title of Mill's most famous work, published in 1859, concerning the nature and limits of power that society can legitimately exercise over the individual.
Synonyms
- Theoretician of liberty
- Classical liberal thinker
- Utilitarian philosopher
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "A follower of Mill": Someone who adheres to the philosophical principles of John Stuart Mill, particularly regarding individual liberty and utilitarian ethics.
- As a follower of Mill, she argued for minimal state interference in personal choices.
Noun
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English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873)
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