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[[Homeschool]]ed by his father with the assistance of [[Jeremy Bentham]] and Francis Place (Following the principles of the [[Jean Jacques Rousseau|Rousseau]]'s ''Emilio''). Mill supported [[laissez-faire]] but with social reforms like redistribution of wealth, shorter working days, and regulation of [[monopoly|monopolies]]. Mill was ahead of his time in advocating the development of [[labor union]]s and farm [[cooperative]]s, and [[emancipation]] (voting) by women. He sympathized with the North in the [[American Civil War]]. He was also an [[atheist]].
[[Homeschool]]ed by his father with the assistance of [[Jeremy Bentham]] and Francis Place (Following the principles of the [[Jean Jacques Rousseau|Rousseau]]'s ''Emilio''). Mill supported [[laissez-faire]] but with social reforms like redistribution of wealth, shorter working days, and regulation of [[monopoly|monopolies]]. Mill was ahead of his time in advocating the development of [[labor union]]s and farm [[cooperative]]s, and [[emancipation]] (voting) by women. He sympathized with the North in the [[American Civil War]]. He was also an [[atheist]].
In his book "On Liberty," Mill advocated that "the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilised community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others." He advocated freedom of speech, and generally freedom of action too. Mill also advocated [[utilitarianism]], a concept previously proposed by the atheist Jeremy Bentham.
In his book "On Liberty," Mill advocated that "the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others." He advocated freedom of speech, and generally freedom of action too. Mill also advocated [[utilitarianism]], a concept previously proposed by the atheist Jeremy Bentham.
In 1851, John Stuart Mill married Harriet Taylor. She was a significant influence on Mill's work and reinforced his advocacy of women's rights.
In 1851, John Stuart Mill married Harriet Taylor. She was a significant influence on Mill's work and reinforced his advocacy of women's rights.