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Modern · Empiricist
John Stuart Mill
1806–1873
Born in London, England
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Actions are right insofar as they promote happiness.
Harm principle: restrict liberty only to prevent harm to others.
“Better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied.”
Began learning Greek at three, drilled by his father.
Had a breakdown at 20 and found relief in poetry.
As an MP, proposed votes for women in 1867.