FAQ About John Stuart Mill
How did John Stuart Mill's upbringing influence his work?
John Stuart Mill's upbringing had a profound influence on his work. He was educated by his father, James Mill, a strict proponent of Bentham's utilitarianism, who sought to turn him into a genius intellect and advocate for reform. From a young age, Mill was exposed to a rigorous education in classical literature, history, and philosophy, shaping his intellectual development and his future contributions to philosophy, economics, and social theory.
